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VJZ 5961

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 5961
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 112,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,631 miles

Front TYRES EDGE WEAR N/S CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,598 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit , started to perish in tread and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit , started to perish in tread and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn especially inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn especially inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and potentially dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit , started to perish in tread and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit , started to perish in tread and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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VJZ 5961 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VJZ 5961, 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 VJZ 5961 registered?

VJZ 5961 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2014.

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