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T5 ETC

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 ETC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 76,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,789 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 63,789 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,161 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 56,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,643 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 39,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 25,467 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T5 ETC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T5 ETC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 ETC registered?

T5 ETC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 November 2014.

Is T5 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 ETC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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