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YY14 PZK

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,875 mi
Last recorded204,875 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 PZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 204,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front headlights level sensor not attached to the arm

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 193,779 miles

both rear trailing arm (axle) bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2025 193,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear trailing arm (axle) bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front brake disc has heat damage

Pass 28 Feb 2024 181,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 168,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 155,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 141,747 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/F DRL inop

Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,966 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,964 miles

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

Both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,873 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,770 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 PZK is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

YY14 PZK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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