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SM14 FYJ

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner surface is 1.6 mm just passed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner surface is 1.6 mm just passed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner surface is 1.6 mm just passed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 83,219 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,667 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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SM14 FYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM14 FYJ, 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 SM14 FYJ registered?

SM14 FYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is SM14 FYJ safe to buy?

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