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SV14 LSJ

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 LSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 94,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 89,744 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,258 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 74,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,556 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,554 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,051 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

both front tyres very close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,210 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,639 miles

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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SV14 LSJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV14 LSJ, 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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What year was SV14 LSJ registered?

SV14 LSJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SV14 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV14 LSJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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