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X26 BRO

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 BRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,336 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 133,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 112,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 112,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 76,283 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

below car covered in covers preventing full inspection

Fail 25 May 2022 76,283 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

below car covered in covers preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + nail in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 63,764 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 63,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,272 miles

front tyres on 4mm and wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 54,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

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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X26 BRO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X26 BRO, 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 X26 BRO registered?

X26 BRO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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