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YG14 WLH

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 WLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,809 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 91,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,116 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 83,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,502 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 76,495 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 76,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,651 miles

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

Macpherson strut top mount slightly noisy - both front

Nearside front wiper smearing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 66,651 miles

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

Macpherson strut top mount slightly noisy - both front

Nearside front wiper smearing

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 63,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 52,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,857 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,704 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 34,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,639 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 29,639 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 26,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WLH is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

YG14 WLH is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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