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YL14 WWS

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,188 mi
Last recorded65,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 WWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2025 62,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,013 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,196 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,066 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 45,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,010 miles

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 WWS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

YL14 WWS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is YL14 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 WWS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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