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FJ14 OFZ

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,024 mi
Last recorded150,024 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 OFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front position lamps not working, but daytime running lamps working, showing position of vehicle still. advise rectification

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner mssing

Fail 27 Sep 2024 149,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light as lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front position lamps not working, but daytime running lamps working, showing position of vehicle still. advise rectification

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner mssing

Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 131,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low pointing at floor. Very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,121 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged marked interior view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes starting to un bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 101,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged marked interior view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail right on edge of tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm and deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes starting to un bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,754 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 81,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,542 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,937 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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FJ14 OFZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ14 OFZ, 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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FJ14 OFZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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