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NJ14 FBD

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,982 mi
Last recorded208,982 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 FBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 208,982 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative when operated no screenwash goes to light shoots out directly to front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and bent (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror side repeater lens broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated /blowing (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2026 208,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached linkage pin snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative when operated no screenwash goes to light shoots out directly to front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and bent (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror side repeater lens broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated /blowing (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2025 195,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

Fail 7 Mar 2025 194,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 184,773 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 174,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 174,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 161,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,736 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,736 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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NJ14 FBD is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NJ14 FBD, 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 NJ14 FBD registered?

NJ14 FBD is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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The MOT history for NJ14 FBD shows 15 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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