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J29 LSE

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 LSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 97,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 81,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 88,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,983 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 57,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 46,030 miles

Front surface rust on brake discs

Rear surface rust on brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2020 46,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,075 miles

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

Offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,554 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light unit has several leds inop

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,987 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,483 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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J29 LSE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 J29 LSE, 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 J29 LSE registered?

J29 LSE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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