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J15 AYE

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,736 mi
Last recorded192,736 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 AYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 192,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs have slight lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 178,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 178,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,359 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 102,355 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,159 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,818 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,503 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring obscuring full view of inspection.

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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J15 AYE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J15 AYE, 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 J15 AYE registered?

J15 AYE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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