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AJ14 XGU

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,192 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,902 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,902 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,623 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,856 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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AJ14 XGU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ14 XGU, 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 AJ14 XGU registered?

AJ14 XGU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 2014.

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