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KY14 TAV

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,150 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,144 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,946 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,516 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 69,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,137 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres low inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 66,133 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres low inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,389 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2018 40,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 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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KY14 TAV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY14 TAV, 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 KY14 TAV registered?

KY14 TAV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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