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R7 NJR

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,742 mi
Last recorded138,742 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 NJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,742 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 138,742 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,269 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 135,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 124,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 124,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 106,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,192 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 56,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R7 NJR is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R7 NJR, 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 R7 NJR registered?

R7 NJR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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