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YX63 XDB

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,523 mi
Last recorded124,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 XDB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 124,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 124,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 120,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,956 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Various rear suspension items corroded (Frame / arms / roll bar etc)

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,322 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and centre jets broken (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 76,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX63 XDB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YX63 XDB, 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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YX63 XDB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2014.

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