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DY14 FCU

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 FCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,733 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are stepped on inner

Pass 1 Mar 2025 95,477 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 95,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,441 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,842 miles

Offside Rear 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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DY14 FCU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DY14 FCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY14 FCU registered?

DY14 FCU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is DY14 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 FCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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