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DF14 YMU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,772 mi
Last recorded39,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 YMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 39,772 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 38,169 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 38,169 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,774 miles

Both rear tyres cracking to outer treads.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,118 miles

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,128 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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DF14 YMU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

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

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