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VK14 VTU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 VTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,275 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,619 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 72,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in tread close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in tread close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,089 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 63,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,902 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 54,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 44,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 40,524 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,477 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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 VTU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTU, 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 VK14 VTU registered?

VK14 VTU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is VK14 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK14 VTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK14 VTU have outstanding finance?

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