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VK14 LMV

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,127 mi
Last recorded145,127 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 145,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 113,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 113,997 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,539 miles

Engine covers, plastic sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (2-3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 (2-3) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 (2-3) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 95,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, plastic sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (2-3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 (2-3) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 (2-3) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal contact with pad (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VK14 LMV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 VK14 LMV, 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 VK14 LMV registered?

VK14 LMV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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