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X27 CEN

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 CEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 120,583 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,583 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,175 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,038 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 9 May 2022 74,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,081 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,080 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,374 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,295 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,880 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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X27 CEN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X27 CEN, 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 X27 CEN registered?

X27 CEN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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