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AA55 YMA

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,685 mi
Last recorded155,685 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 YMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 144,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,608 miles

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

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 135,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,122 miles

Hand brake travels long

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 127,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travels long

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Objects in Boot and Seat not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,626 miles

Engine undertray heavily damaged but still secure at present

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

Parking brake lever has moderate travel

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to drivers side lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,115 miles

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2020 112,568 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 27 Aug 2019 97,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,567 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,567 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,956 miles

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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AA55 YMA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AA55 YMA, 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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AA55 YMA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2014.

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