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DY14 HTE

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,537 mi
Last recorded59,537 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 HTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,537 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 59,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 53,683 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 53,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,591 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 45,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 41,804 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal swarf in tread ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 37,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal swarf in tread ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 32,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 32,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken hanging out of mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,506 miles

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

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 HTE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY14 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

DY14 HTE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is DY14 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 HTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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