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PJ14 HLP

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 HLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,960 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 97,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 16 Mar 2024 92,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 86,056 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf+osr 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2022 77,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,378 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 38,562 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,787 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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 HLP is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

PJ14 HLP is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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