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KP14 BYJ

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,472 mi
Last recorded140,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP14 BYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 140,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2025 131,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,853 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2024 122,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepping badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,787 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,308 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 94,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,593 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 84,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,375 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,297 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,252 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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KP14 BYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KP14 BYJ, 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 KP14 BYJ registered?

KP14 BYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is KP14 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP14 BYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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