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FY14 HWM

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,684 mi
Last recorded103,684 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 HWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 86,997 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,745 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 75,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 46,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 43,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,889 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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FY14 HWM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY14 HWM, 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 FY14 HWM registered?

FY14 HWM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is FY14 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 HWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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