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52 VAL

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 VAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 74,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 62,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,837 miles

play in offside stering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,512 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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52 VAL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 52 VAL, 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 52 VAL registered?

52 VAL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is 52 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 VAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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