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AF64 BGZ

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF64 BGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,355 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 103,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,526 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 93,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 93,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,736 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,242 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2019 46,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 41,261 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,058 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

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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AF64 BGZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 AF64 BGZ, 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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AF64 BGZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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