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YY14 PZZ

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,718 mi
Last recorded138,718 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 138,718 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 132,770 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 132,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,037 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 114,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,400 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 102,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 83,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,413 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,584 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 PZZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

YY14 PZZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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