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SY14 UOA

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,251 mi
Last recorded143,251 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 UOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 143,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,122 miles

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure

near side rear back plate is insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2023 129,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

exhaust heat shield is insecure

near side rear back plate is insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,509 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,423 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,101 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 58,101 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (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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SY14 UOA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY14 UOA, 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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SY14 UOA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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