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HY14 FUP

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 FUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 118,950 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 118,942 miles

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak in turbo area

Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 114,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 104,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,018 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,485 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,769 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 53,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slightly rough

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

both raer tyres going out of shape

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2018 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slightly rough

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

both raer tyres going out of shape

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

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 FUP is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 HY14 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

HY14 FUP is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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