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AFE 399

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,798 mi
Last recorded154,798 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 399
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 154,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 154,784 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 other 3 tyres 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 154,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory cord exposure imminent (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory cord exposure imminent (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 149,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

knocking noise on rear suspension but no play found

Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,967 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

knocking noise on rear suspension but no play found

Pass 4 Sep 2023 143,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,131 miles

engine cover damaged lower

Pass 12 Oct 2019 85,304 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 85,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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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AFE 399 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AFE 399, 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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AFE 399 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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