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YR14 XXM

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,836 mi
Last recorded94,836 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 XXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,836 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 94,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 89,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,764 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 71,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,347 miles

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2021 65,331 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,335 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,656 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 XXM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

YR14 XXM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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