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FY14 XSE

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 XSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,221 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 84,221 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,585 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 67,585 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing low inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray and floor shields

Fail 29 Sep 2021 58,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at same point offside snapped at (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords- also on limit - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge- 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge close to cords- close to limit- 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread-225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit-225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing low inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray and floor shields

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,010 miles

Front tyre depths getting low

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 41,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 30,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 22,330 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 XSE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY14 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

FY14 XSE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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