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NG14 VYY

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,539 mi
Last recorded146,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG14 VYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,539 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

Fail 4 Jan 2025 146,536 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet catch stiff

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,126 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 122,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs minor corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,579 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs minor corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 41,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,724 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,928 miles

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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NG14 VYY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG14 VYY, 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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NG14 VYY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 2014.

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