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YX14 ZPB

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,614 mi
Last recorded97,614 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 97,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both heavy smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc face in awful condition. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached front hanging down and held up with 2 cable ties. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 90,230 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords , and tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 69,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 61,673 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,880 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 53,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low.225/50r17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deep cut and nail in tyre.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on or close too legal limit.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 12,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 ZPB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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