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SX14 FYL

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,389 mi
Last recorded53,389 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX14 FYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,389 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 53,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,549 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 50,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,632 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 31,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 25,693 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,198 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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SX14 FYL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 SX14 FYL, 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 SX14 FYL registered?

SX14 FYL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 August 2014.

Is SX14 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX14 FYL 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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