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420 DMF

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 DMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 114,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 101,354 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 101,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 113,756 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 105,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 105,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,794 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 90,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,547 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 89,545 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,332 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 56,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,115 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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420 DMF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 420 DMF, 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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420 DMF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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