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SW14 YDL

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 YDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,001 miles

Rear both side trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2025 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both side trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 78,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,701 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 65,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,604 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,090 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 27,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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SW14 YDL 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 64.3%.

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 SW14 YDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW14 YDL registered?

SW14 YDL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is SW14 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 YDL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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