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YY14 RKV

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,115 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 108,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded / grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded / grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 78,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded / grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded / grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,921 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,720 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 57,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,552 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 47,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 41,060 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2017 29,351 miles

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

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

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 RKV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

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

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