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A4 LXA

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,747 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,795 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,178 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 79,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,754 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,402 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 67,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 49,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner shoulder through to the ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,530 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 38,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 26,020 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to cord on inner tread

Fail 5 Oct 2017 26,019 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to cord on inner tread

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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A4 LXA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A4 LXA, 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 A4 LXA registered?

A4 LXA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2014.

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