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YS63 SVE

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,212 mi
Last recorded108,212 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS63 SVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 108,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 105,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,022 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

service due light is on

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,353 miles

service due light is on

Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,347 miles

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

service due light is on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just over legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and lower on its edge legal limit is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just over legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and lower on its edge legal limit is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YS63 SVE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS63 SVE, 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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YS63 SVE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 2014.

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