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YS63 YSU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 99,434 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 99,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps aimed too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 84,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 73,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 73,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, 2mm central tread showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 43,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 43,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 32,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 28,470 miles

both rear tyres, outer sidewalls worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 21,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,301 miles

n/s/f tyre has minor cuts to the outer side wall

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 YSU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

YS63 YSU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2014.

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