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PL14 MSY

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,569 mi
Last recorded128,569 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL14 MSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,668 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 107,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread deapth at 3.5 to 4.0mm(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.4 to 2.8 mm(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.06mm (205/50/17 98w) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread deapth 2.4 mm(205/50/17 98w) (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate has slight damage (0.1 (b))

no acess to rear seat

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,060 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,871 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 70,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,475 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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PL14 MSY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL14 MSY, 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 PL14 MSY registered?

PL14 MSY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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