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SK14 YBV

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 YBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 105,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,296 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 72,814 miles

both rear callipers damp

Fail 11 May 2019 72,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

both rear callipers damp

Pass 1 May 2018 60,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

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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SK14 YBV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK14 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 SK14 YBV registered?

SK14 YBV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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