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YY14 JYS

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,910 mi
Last recorded116,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,910 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 116,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 85,724 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to split and is 7 years old monator

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively will require changing with pads at next pad change (brake inspection required asap ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit close brake inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 79,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 79,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 78,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 56,193 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,510 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 JYS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

YY14 JYS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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