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V8 BSC

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,936 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 82,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,328 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 79,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,930 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,679 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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V8 BSC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V8 BSC, 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 V8 BSC registered?

V8 BSC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2014.

Is V8 BSC safe to buy?

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