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JB61 JAM

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,419 mi
Last recorded93,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB61 JAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,419 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure side skirt (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 93,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Undertray not fully secure side skirt (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,966 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,963 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,663 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 81,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 71,710 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,405 miles

Offside Front day running light insecure likely to fall out

Fail 8 Aug 2022 61,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front day running light insecure likely to fall out

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 51,614 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 19 Jun 2019 34,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 32,822 miles

Offside Mirror cover damaged.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 25,867 miles

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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JB61 JAM 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 60%.

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 JB61 JAM, 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 JB61 JAM registered?

JB61 JAM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2014.

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