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YR14 VDF

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 VDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 104,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,344 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 95,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,139 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,388 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 60,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,381 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,828 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 40,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,023 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VDF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

YR14 VDF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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