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YJ14 WVC

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,831 mi
Last recorded51,831 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 WVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 51,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,482 miles

50% of washer jets working but still clearing windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2024 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 47,302 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside washer not working but central and near side provides sufficient water

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,303 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 44,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine and under covers fitted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner outer wall,between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 20,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YJ14 WVC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 YJ14 WVC, 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 YJ14 WVC registered?

YJ14 WVC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YJ14 WVC 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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