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YX14 ZGC

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,280 mi
Last recorded52,280 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 ZGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 52,280 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative o/s and n/s (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,222 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Central rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,887 miles

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

central mirror slightly deteriorated around edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s/r suspension coil lower coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bush perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,111 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 41,109 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,966 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre small cut outer side wall not to ply/ cords

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,900 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f and wearing slightly more on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,266 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,266 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)

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 ZGC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX14 ZGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX14 ZGC registered?

YX14 ZGC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for YX14 ZGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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