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ST14 ZHY

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST14 ZHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 109,244 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,019 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 87,016 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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,608 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,752 miles

underside components corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 69,749 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,506 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,907 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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ST14 ZHY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST14 ZHY, 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 ST14 ZHY registered?

ST14 ZHY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is ST14 ZHY safe to buy?

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