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AY14 SKV

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,734 mi
Last recorded191,734 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 SKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 191,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 180,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 180,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,448 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 169,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 158,866 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 150,786 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 150,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 125,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,431 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,431 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,352 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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AY14 SKV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY14 SKV, 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 AY14 SKV registered?

AY14 SKV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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The MOT history for AY14 SKV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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