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VU14 HLV

2014 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,269 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,555 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 77,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,152 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,148 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 May 2019 59,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 49,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 39,933 miles

Front Outer pads 65%worn aprox

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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VU14 HLV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VU14 HLV, 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 VU14 HLV registered?

VU14 HLV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is VU14 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 HLV 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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