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WK14 YLS

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK14 YLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,051 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 143,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50W17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 121,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 103,444 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 103,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2021 86,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 72,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 57,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2018 45,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 34,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YLS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 WK14 YLS, 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 WK14 YLS registered?

WK14 YLS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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