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YY64 XEW

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,038 mi
Last recorded168,038 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY64 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 168,038 miles

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

undertrays

Fail 15 Nov 2025 168,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 15 Nov 2024 154,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 140,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,451 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 116,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,078 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 76,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 58,161 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,925 miles

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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YY64 XEW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XEW, 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 YY64 XEW registered?

YY64 XEW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 December 2014.

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