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YY14 YMK

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 YMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,462 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 85,460 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,080 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in the tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 82,854 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in the tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 77,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 77,923 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear at 3mm and perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,473 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20550r1793w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 May 2019 60,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,258 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 38,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 YMK is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

YY14 YMK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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