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YY14 MMV

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 108,706 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,183 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 104,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 97,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 84,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 70,835 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 56,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,303 miles

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 MMV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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