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AY64 VNV

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,763 mi
Last recorded164,763 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY64 VNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 164,763 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread + sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre small cuts in tread

play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Apr 2025 156,359 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 156,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,903 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 147,903 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 133,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle only just passed the plated value emissions test

Fail 3 May 2023 133,117 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle only just passed the plated value emissions test

Pass 11 Apr 2022 117,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,997 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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AY64 VNV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 AY64 VNV, 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 AY64 VNV registered?

AY64 VNV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is AY64 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY64 VNV 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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