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YS14 RWF

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 RWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,234 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 117,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,283 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,282 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, cracking inner and outer edges. Worn inner edges bold. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot is full prescribe area of boot space cannot be tested

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,867 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 45,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,922 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 RWF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red 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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

YS14 RWF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2014.

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