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J111 PGW

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 PGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,424 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 116,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,359 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,755 miles

Front bonnet latch warning illuminated but bonnet closed and secure

Rear mirror missing

Fail 7 Apr 2021 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet latch warning illuminated but bonnet closed and secure

Rear mirror missing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,070 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 52,827 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge - 205/50 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 24,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Swivel (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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J111 PGW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J111 PGW, 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 J111 PGW registered?

J111 PGW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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