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MK14 YBV

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK14 YBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,762 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 88,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear and offside front tyres perished/starting to crack

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded/scored

rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2022 72,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear and offside front tyres perished/starting to crack

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded/scored

rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,172 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,390 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 47,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (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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MK14 YBV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK14 YBV, 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 MK14 YBV registered?

MK14 YBV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is MK14 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK14 YBV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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