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YM14 COU

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,639 mi
Last recorded43,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 COU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,639 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 40,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 35,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 26,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,433 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 10,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 10,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,424 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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YM14 COU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM14 COU, 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 YM14 COU registered?

YM14 COU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is YM14 COU safe to buy?

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