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YS63 TAU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,982 mi
Last recorded127,982 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS63 TAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 127,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,502 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,278 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,687 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,860 miles

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 17,692 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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YS63 TAU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS63 TAU, 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 YS63 TAU registered?

YS63 TAU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 February 2014.

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