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YS14 ARO

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 ARO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 121,742 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,140 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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,256 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 48,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,274 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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YS14 ARO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS14 ARO, 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 YS14 ARO registered?

YS14 ARO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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The MOT history for YS14 ARO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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