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YP14 ULF

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP14 ULF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 73,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 59,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 41,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,757 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 21,735 miles

all four tyres cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,376 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre out of shape

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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YP14 ULF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YP14 ULF, 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 YP14 ULF registered?

YP14 ULF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2014.

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