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SY14 OYM

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,147 mi
Last recorded61,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 OYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 57,354 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2024 52,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 43,698 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 43,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,570 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 28,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,088 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to distort

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 May 2017 16,974 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover

under body splash guards

Fail 1 May 2017 16,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover

under body splash guards

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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SY14 OYM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY14 OYM, 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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SY14 OYM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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