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PJ64 YLA

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ64 YLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 106,670 miles

Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2026 106,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,146 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,112 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,019 miles

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

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 19 Jul 2023 46,016 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,279 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 45,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working frozen ? (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,283 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 40,283 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 35,821 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,695 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,361 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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PJ64 YLA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 PJ64 YLA, 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 PJ64 YLA registered?

PJ64 YLA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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