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Y66 EMA

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 EMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 64,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays

Fail 11 Mar 2026 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays

Pass 15 Mar 2025 61,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 61,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,228 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 41,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,484 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 25,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,459 miles

under covers fitted

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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Y66 EMA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 Y66 EMA, 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 Y66 EMA registered?

Y66 EMA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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