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DY14 VVY

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,406 mi
Last recorded84,406 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 VVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 39,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,004 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VVY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

DY14 VVY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 May 2014.

Is DY14 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 VVY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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