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PY14 AEN

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 AEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 125,607 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 125,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,432 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50x17 sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,135 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,877 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges[both]

Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,877 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edges[both]

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,285 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 77,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,364 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 62,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,421 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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PY14 AEN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 PY14 AEN, 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 PY14 AEN registered?

PY14 AEN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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