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YY14 EBC

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 134,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 95,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 72,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,293 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,619 miles

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

both wheel arch liners loose due to no undertray

Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,618 miles

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

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

both wheel arch liners loose due to no undertray

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,101 miles

tyre sealant expired

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,814 miles

metallic rattle from engine

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

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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YY14 EBC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YY14 EBC, 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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YY14 EBC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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