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R25 HYN

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,726 mi
Last recorded125,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 HYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 125,726 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 125,726 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 125,248 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,443 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,284 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,027 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,216 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,753 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault adjusted pressures ok at time of test (4.1.D.4)

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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R25 HYN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R25 HYN, 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 R25 HYN registered?

R25 HYN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is R25 HYN safe to buy?

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