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KV64 LYW

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV64 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,814 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,648 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,632 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light is on. (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 3mm and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 68,162 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light is on. (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 3mm and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 56,555 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 56,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (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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KV64 LYW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV64 LYW, 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 KV64 LYW registered?

KV64 LYW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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