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YX64 YZU

2014 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX64 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 122,689 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2026 122,689 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2025 106,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2025 106,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2024 88,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 73,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens on wing mirror damaged slightly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 70,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken in the centre causing spring to be sat within the seats at angle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens on wing mirror damaged slightly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2019 52,305 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,383 miles

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

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

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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YX64 YZU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 YX64 YZU, 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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YX64 YZU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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