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VA63 HEV

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA63 HEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 141,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,556 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 128,555 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,666 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,566 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,564 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly castellated

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,673 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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VA63 HEV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA63 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA63 HEV registered?

VA63 HEV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is VA63 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA63 HEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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