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YY64 MXZ

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,959 mi
Last recorded127,959 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY64 MXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 127,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 127,959 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached d bush mounting bracket top bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,134 miles

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

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn ----205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to boost leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn ----205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,856 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,894 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 98,785 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm joint

Offside Front Inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,965 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,065 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YY64 MXZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red 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 YY64 MXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY64 MXZ registered?

YY64 MXZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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