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YY63 WZW

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,829 mi
Last recorded81,829 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 WZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,829 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 81,827 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 69,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,861 miles

some ovality on front brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,335 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 41,335 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f side wall 205/50/r17 w rated goodyear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YY63 WZW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YY63 WZW, 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 YY63 WZW registered?

YY63 WZW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2014.

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