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WK14 YLM

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,026 mi
Last recorded18,026 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK14 YLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 18,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 16,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 15,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 13,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 13,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 8,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,250 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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WK14 YLM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 WK14 YLM, 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 WK14 YLM registered?

WK14 YLM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is WK14 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK14 YLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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