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YY14 RBO

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 RBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 98,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2025 82,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2022 44,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2021 43,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 43,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 38,550 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre in side wall

Fail 7 May 2020 38,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre in side wall

Fail 30 Jan 2020 37,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 29,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge 205/60*16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 16,285 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 16,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 RBO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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