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Y88 RFB

2014 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,538 mi
Last recorded72,538 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 RFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 72,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 66,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 55,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 49,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 38,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 14,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,694 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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Y88 RFB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y88 RFB, 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 Y88 RFB registered?

Y88 RFB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is Y88 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 RFB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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