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2014 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · VA14 BCO

VA14 BCO

2014 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2014. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2022.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2014 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Sept 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (23 Sept 2022)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Sept 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23 Sept 2022
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2014
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle holds no current valid MOT certificate following a pass in September 2021. Records indicate a deteriorating maintenance pattern regarding suspension and braking systems rather than a stable upkeep routine. The tester flagged fluctuating service brakes and uneven tyre wear during the final inspection at 174,578 miles, suggesting deferred repairs on critical components. Since that test, the absence of further documentation implies the vehicle remains unroadworthy for public roads under current regulations. At 174,578 miles, this 2014 model has accumulated approximately 14,500 miles annually, reflecting high utilisation for its age. The odometer reading remained static between August 2021 and the present day, yet the vehicle lacks any testing evidence for five consecutive years. This extended period without inspection prevents verification of whether the noted suspension play or brake degradation worsened significantly after the last recorded failure. Prospective buyers must prioritise a physical examination of the front suspension geometry and steering rack due to repeated inner-edge tyre wear and recorded play in the inner joints. The history of brake pad thinness and disc scoring requires immediate measurement of rotor thickness and pad material depth before any purchase agreement. Inspect the fuel lines for security and check all tyres for sidewall cracking, noting that perishing occurred alongside tread wear issues in previous years.
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VA14 BCO Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 04/09/2022

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
No MOT history found
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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