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RE14 PYJ

2014 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 PYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,057 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,025 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 63,431 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,188 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,188 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,976 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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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RE14 PYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RE14 PYJ, 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 RE14 PYJ registered?

RE14 PYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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