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YS14 RKU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,066 mi
Last recorded114,066 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,066 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 114,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn in places 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks starting to form in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn in places 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks starting to form in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 104,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn in places 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks starting to form in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn in places 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks starting to form in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,704 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges not primary tread pattern

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven and 2.5mm

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner brake pad condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroding

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner brake pad condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroding

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 64,162 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,305 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 RKU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YS14 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

YS14 RKU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2014.

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