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UFZ 8273

2014 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,917 mi
Last recorded67,917 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 8273
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 67,917 miles

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

Exhaust system heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,129 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,206 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 84,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 43,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,476 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 16,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 6,811 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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UFZ 8273 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,600cc 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 UFZ 8273, 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 UFZ 8273 registered?

UFZ 8273 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2014.

Is UFZ 8273 safe to buy?

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