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YY14 JHU

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,962 mi
Last recorded71,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 71,962 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,898 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,307 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 60,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,659 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 55,657 miles

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

No reserve travel at handbrake.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear starting on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,299 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,209 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 32,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 32,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,897 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JHU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JHU, 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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What year was YY14 JHU registered?

YY14 JHU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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