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BJ14 VGT

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,266 mi
Last recorded124,266 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 VGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 124,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 124,261 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 120,184 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 113,532 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 113,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,498 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,498 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level on minimum

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,494 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

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

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

Rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,934 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,590 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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BJ14 VGT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ14 VGT, 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 BJ14 VGT registered?

BJ14 VGT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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