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DY14 LYK

2014 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,082 mi
Last recorded101,082 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 101,082 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 101,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,573 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,530 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,530 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 82,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,336 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LYK is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYK, 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 DY14 LYK registered?

DY14 LYK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for DY14 LYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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