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YX14 VOV

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,672 mi
Last recorded179,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 VOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 179,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,339 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,846 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 151,843 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 137,418 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,679 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,725 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,822 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but has no cord exposed

Fail 6 Mar 2017 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but has no cord exposed

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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YX14 VOV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX14 VOV, 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 YX14 VOV registered?

YX14 VOV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is YX14 VOV safe to buy?

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