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V40 HRB

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,761 mi
Last recorded140,761 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 HRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 140,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 140,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2025 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 120,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,817 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 95,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

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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V40 HRB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V40 HRB, 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 V40 HRB registered?

V40 HRB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is V40 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 HRB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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