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YL14 WWR

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,758 mi
Last recorded126,758 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 WWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,758 miles

Emissions requirements only just met

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 126,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emissions requirements only just met

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 111,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat x2 diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small lip x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,637 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,138 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 18,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WWR is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 YL14 WWR, 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 YL14 WWR registered?

YL14 WWR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 August 2014.

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