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FV14 HMY

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 HMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 104,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,088 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,378 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 64,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,111 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting down

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 39,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 4,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 3,815 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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FV14 HMY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 FV14 HMY, 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

How do I check the history of FV14 HMY?

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What year was FV14 HMY registered?

FV14 HMY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is FV14 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV14 HMY 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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