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DF14 YMS

2014 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,014 mi
Last recorded148,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 YMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 148,014 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING.

HEADLAMPS GOING DULL.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 134,559 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 134,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2020 17,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,882 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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DF14 YMS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DF14 YMS, 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 DF14 YMS registered?

DF14 YMS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2014.

Is DF14 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF14 YMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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