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J4 VYF

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,990 mi
Last recorded215,990 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 215,990 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 200,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 187,659 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 187,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 172,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 154,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly deflated ()

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2020 154,498 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly deflated ()

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,313 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J4 VYF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J4 VYF, 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 J4 VYF registered?

J4 VYF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2014.

Is J4 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 VYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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