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YR14 MXM

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,030 mi
Last recorded204,030 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 MXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2025 204,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 198,419 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 198,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 188,536 miles

rear brake discs poor-scored-pitting,suspension-running gear rusting

wiper poor-noisy,oil spills,wheel nut covers poor,nsf steering arm balljoint play,osf tyre inner tread low,osr tyre inner tread very low,tracking required-front tyres uneven tread wear

Fail 9 Dec 2023 188,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside inop too (6.2.3 (a))

rear brake discs poor-scored-pitting,suspension-running gear rusting

wiper poor-noisy,oil spills,wheel nut covers poor,nsf steering arm balljoint play,osf tyre inner tread low,osr tyre inner tread very low,tracking required-front tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Dec 2022 182,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 176,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,931 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 Front 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 16 Dec 2019 126,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 126,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 86,044 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 86,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,151 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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YR14 MXM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR14 MXM, 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 YR14 MXM registered?

YR14 MXM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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