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KY14 YYM

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,956 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 137,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 135,675 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 135,675 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,290 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,566 miles

BOTH RONT WIPERS SLIGHLTY SMEERING

Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,566 miles

BOTH RONT WIPERS SLIGHLTY SMEERING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,874 miles

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,921 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to fully check seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 YYM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

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

Is KY14 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY14 YYM 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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