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SV14 LVL

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 LVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,710 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake heat damaged

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,501 miles

Central Rear THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Front FRONT N/S DRL IS INOP

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Front FRONT N/S DRL IS INOP

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

Pass 23 May 2019 63,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2018 45,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 28,339 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 28,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 LVL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

SV14 LVL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2014.

Is SV14 LVL safe to buy?

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