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BD14 FYG

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,788 mi
Last recorded113,788 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 FYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,662 miles

cracking in both rear tyre treads

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread + worn edges

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,662 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm + wear to edges

n/s/r tyre cracking towards inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight/some wear to rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,662 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm + wear to edges

n/s/r tyre cracking towards inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight/some wear to rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,918 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,918 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 9 Mar 2023 90,917 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm tread remaining. Cut marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,707 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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BD14 FYG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD14 FYG, 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 BD14 FYG registered?

BD14 FYG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is BD14 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 FYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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