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YX14 ZFW

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 ZFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,438 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 98,438 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,329 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic covers fitted under body

sills have plastic covers outer

Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 92,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking and poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of nearside door mirror

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,103 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,479 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZFW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

YX14 ZFW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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