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YG14 WLE

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,153 mi
Last recorded165,153 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 WLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 165,153 miles

Nearside Front headlight/body damage

Fail 17 Mar 2025 165,151 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight/body damage

Pass 14 Mar 2024 155,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,275 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 144,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in sidewall ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,661 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 132,661 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on outer lip of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 122,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted unable to view all components low emitter no c/o results

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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YG14 WLE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG14 WLE, 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 YG14 WLE registered?

YG14 WLE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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