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YL14 CFY

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,958 mi
Last recorded62,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 CFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,784 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,253 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 60,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 50,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,578 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,461 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,461 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (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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YL14 CFY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL14 CFY, 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 YL14 CFY registered?

YL14 CFY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for YL14 CFY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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