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AO14 YHU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,410 mi
Last recorded165,410 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 YHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,109 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 153,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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 29 Nov 2023 139,852 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 139,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 139,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,696 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,696 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,234 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Fail 23 Nov 2021 97,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 59,590 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,416 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 36,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front brakes imbalanced and application uneven

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 24 May 2017 20,316 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 20,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO14 YHU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AO14 YHU, 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 AO14 YHU registered?

AO14 YHU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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