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DF63 BZX

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 BZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,529 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 113,529 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,852 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 105,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 96,728 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,811 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 71,541 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,753 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DF63 BZX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 DF63 BZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF63 BZX registered?

DF63 BZX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is DF63 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 BZX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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