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AY14 WBJ

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,008 mi
Last recorded123,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 WBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 123,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Soot limit 0.55 Result 0.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 118,648 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,087 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 116,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,391 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly stepped and perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2022 108,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 101,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1.5-2mm remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,791 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine bay and under body covers fitted

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads wearing very thin

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,714 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 WBJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY14 WBJ, 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 AY14 WBJ registered?

AY14 WBJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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