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DY14 LXV

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,167 mi
Last recorded40,167 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 40,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks, no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,387 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 38,386 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,428 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,023 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,415 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 27,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,661 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 23,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 17,959 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LXV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

DY14 LXV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is DY14 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 LXV 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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