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KY14 YYG

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,722 mi
Last recorded122,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,722 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 122,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST LOWER ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES ON 2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 106,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covering fitted preventing full inspection underneath

Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 85,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,318 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 78,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,093 miles

Nearside 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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KY14 YYG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY14 YYG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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