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YT14 OCL

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,592 mi
Last recorded130,592 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 OCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 130,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,931 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 109,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,351 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,082 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre tread depth below requirements (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,004 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,252 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 63,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,161 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 37,161 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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YT14 OCL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT14 OCL, 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 YT14 OCL registered?

YT14 OCL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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