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YM14 UCL

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,756 mi
Last recorded70,756 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 70,756 miles

Front subframe corroded in areas

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))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 70,756 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front subframe corroded in areas

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))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 64,648 miles

Front subframe and suspension getting corroded in areas

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,166 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 59,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 52,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,443 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,674 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,615 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 UCL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM14 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

YM14 UCL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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