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31 MKU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,833 mi
Last recorded168,833 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 MKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 168,833 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,062 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,851 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Nearside Front Tyre is worn prematurely on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More so on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 91,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Nearside Front Tyre is worn prematurely on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More so on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,342 miles

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

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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31 MKU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 31 MKU, 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 31 MKU registered?

31 MKU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 2014.

Is 31 MKU safe to buy?

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