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YW14 ESY

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,417 mi
Last recorded116,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW14 ESY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 116,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 103,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front suspension leg top mount bearing slightly rough

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,950 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 30,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 13,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,124 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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YW14 ESY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YW14 ESY, 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 YW14 ESY registered?

YW14 ESY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is YW14 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW14 ESY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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