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YM14 UWG

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,991 mi
Last recorded135,991 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 135,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,394 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front springs/front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 114,394 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front springs/front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

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

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,979 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,822 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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 24 Jul 2019 65,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,506 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 UWG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 YM14 UWG, 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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YM14 UWG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 2014.

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