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ST63 YRY

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,329 mi
Last recorded118,329 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 YRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 118,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 118,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 105,782 miles

Seat belt anchorage loose centre belt (7.1.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage loose osr buckle attachment not secure (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 96,614 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 96,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2023 96,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 76,394 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,906 miles

vehicle muddy at all Suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,058 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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ST63 YRY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST63 YRY, 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 ST63 YRY registered?

ST63 YRY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 2014.

Is ST63 YRY safe to buy?

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