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ST55 SEN

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,493 mi
Last recorded126,493 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 SEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 126,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 126,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 102,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel welded - good repair

Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,165 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 90,910 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 90,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Park brake (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Park brake cable very corroded on it's crimped end

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,310 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 87,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,725 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 67,725 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40X18 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 52,138 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 33,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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ST55 SEN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST55 SEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ST55 SEN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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