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DF14 NRJ

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 164,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 163,907 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (led bulb fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 148,665 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,623 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 14,618 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 14,618 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,145 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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DF14 NRJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 DF14 NRJ, 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 DF14 NRJ registered?

DF14 NRJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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