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BJ14 YWG

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl inoperative

Fail 3 Feb 2026 109,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,217 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 99,217 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 98,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,427 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 92,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside tyres cracking 205/60/16

Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside tyres cracking 205/60/16

Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,756 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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BJ14 YWG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 BJ14 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

BJ14 YWG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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