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YR14 VFB

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 76,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,720 miles

Central Front Lower engine under tray broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,737 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 53,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 19,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 8,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 6,652 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 VFB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 YR14 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

YR14 VFB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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