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VHZ 4208

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 4208
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 97,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,592 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,592 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,143 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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VHZ 4208 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHZ 4208, 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 VHZ 4208 registered?

VHZ 4208 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is VHZ 4208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 4208 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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