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YD14 BYA

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 BYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,188 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread 225 / 45 r 17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 53,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread 225 / 45 r 17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread 225 / 45 r 17 94 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge becoming out of shape on both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 43,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 40,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,110 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 36,108 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,400 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 31,399 miles

Nearside 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

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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YD14 BYA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD14 BYA, 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 YD14 BYA registered?

YD14 BYA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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