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LG14 YKJ

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,107 mi
Last recorded123,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 123,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 123,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 111,497 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,744 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 96,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.55 + 0.05 = 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,190 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,844 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,094 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,610 miles

Wipers smeary

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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LG14 YKJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 LG14 YKJ, 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 LG14 YKJ registered?

LG14 YKJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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