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AY14 PVU

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 PVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,225 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 76,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has some cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 57,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,365 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,229 miles

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,608 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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AY14 PVU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY14 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY14 PVU?

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What year was AY14 PVU registered?

AY14 PVU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is AY14 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY14 PVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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