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VJZ 7923

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 7923
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 146,087 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 146,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 8 Apr 2024 121,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 104,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 89,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 89,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,763 miles

Fuel hose damaged return line in engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 7923 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 7923, 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 7923 registered?

VJZ 7923 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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