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VN64 YZJ

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,736 mi
Last recorded131,736 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN64 YZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 131,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 131,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 124,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,198 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 124,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 124,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,227 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 115,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,507 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,786 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,229 miles

inner edge of both front tyres wearing

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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VN64 YZJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN64 YZJ, 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 VN64 YZJ registered?

VN64 YZJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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