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YD14 BYS

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,798 mi
Last recorded79,798 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 BYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,798 miles

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 48,101 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 33,723 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 33,723 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 31,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,346 miles

Tyre canister 11/17

Pass 28 Feb 2018 19,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 15,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 BYS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD14 BYS, 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 YD14 BYS registered?

YD14 BYS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YD14 BYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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