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Y20 MOB

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 MOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,750 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 98,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,224 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 86,894 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both very low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning present on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front handbrake long travel/little on no reserve travel but operates effectively

Engine oil slightly overfull

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,214 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slight smear

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,464 miles

OSF wiper smears slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,591 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 35,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 23,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 12,288 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,925 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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Y20 MOB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y20 MOB, 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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Y20 MOB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is Y20 MOB safe to buy?

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