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VA14 BBU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,415 mi
Last recorded105,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 BBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin customer informed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin customer informed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 97,757 miles

front and rear pads worn customer advised

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,548 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,798 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflector delaminating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 72,798 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflector delaminating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,361 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VA14 BBU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA14 BBU, 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 VA14 BBU registered?

VA14 BBU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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