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Y321 GJM

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 GJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not seated in correct position

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavy wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavy wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not seated in correct position

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,563 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 82,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,760 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 75,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking brake fluid from brake bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance due to leaking fluid (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,359 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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Y321 GJM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y321 GJM, 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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Y321 GJM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 September 2014.

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