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042787

2014 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,221 mi
Last recorded42,221 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration042787
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 42,221 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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042787 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 042787, 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 042787 registered?

042787 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 August 2014.

Is 042787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 042787 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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