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PJ14 HKT

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,381 mi
Last recorded96,381 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 HKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,381 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in places . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 96,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in places . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose obligatory mirror, glass unbonded (3.3 (b) (i))

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 27 Feb 2024 80,979 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 80,968 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2023 72,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,745 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 63,745 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,861 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 55,858 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value = .55 test results = 1.25 av over 6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,243 miles

Default smoke emissions limit only just met

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 50,243 miles

Default smoke emissions limit only just met

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,947 miles

front brake discs corroded/lipped

n/s/f tyre cuts to sidewall

n/s/r tyre cuts to sidewall

o/s/f tyre close to limit/ worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

underbody heat shield damaged/ insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PJ14 HKT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PJ14 HKT, 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 PJ14 HKT registered?

PJ14 HKT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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