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BJ14 VHA

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,994 mi
Last recorded105,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 VHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 105,994 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 105,994 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 104,057 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 17 May 2024 102,074 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 102,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 100,155 miles

Brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion and or underseal to underside vehicle and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 97,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all suspension components been painted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,861 miles

Centre rear seat belt minor damage

Corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension

Corrosion to mid floors and under guards fitted

Front to rear and osf and nsf metal brake pipes swelling under coatings

Rear trailing arm bushes visually deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Ferrule at caliper ex corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged Ferrule at caliper ex corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Centre rear seat belt minor damage

Corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension

Corrosion to mid floors and under guards fitted

Front to rear and osf and nsf metal brake pipes swelling under coatings

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nsf and Osf tyre devoid of tread at inner edge and minor cuts.

Rear trailing arm bushes visually deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,717 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspenion corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,334 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

O/S front wing has damage.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres different sizes front to rear

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 VHA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 BJ14 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

BJ14 VHA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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