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VK14 YOD

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,934 mi
Last recorded161,934 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 YOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 161,933 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake to high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Pedestrian protection (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 147,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 142,503 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,920 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,842 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passanger mirror missing

Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,752 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever travel would benefit from adjustment

Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 114,453 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 114,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,676 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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VK14 YOD is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK14 YOD, 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 VK14 YOD registered?

VK14 YOD is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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