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HY14 AWV

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 AWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 58,200 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 33,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,148 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 30,148 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 23,609 miles

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

Offside Front wiper smeary and juddering

Pass 19 Feb 2018 17,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,386 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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HY14 AWV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY14 AWV, 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 HY14 AWV registered?

HY14 AWV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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