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XJ12 MAE

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ12 MAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 89,581 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Rear fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2026 89,390 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Rear fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,129 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2025 81,094 miles

Offside Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently pivot point broken (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray obscuring components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tracking needs checking and or adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,645 miles

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 6 Sep 2019 33,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,963 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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XJ12 MAE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJ12 MAE, 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 XJ12 MAE registered?

XJ12 MAE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is XJ12 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ12 MAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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