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AV14 LJU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 LJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,225 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,056 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 101,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,191 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,497 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 73,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (tracking) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,983 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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AV14 LJU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV14 LJU, 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 AV14 LJU registered?

AV14 LJU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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The MOT history for AV14 LJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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