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AV14 GUG

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,752 mi
Last recorded113,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 113,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,150 miles

Lower rear transmission mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2024 92,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower rear transmission mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,227 miles

lower rear transmission mount has slight play in bush

Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,227 miles

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

lower rear transmission mount has slight play in bush

Offside Front Tyre badly perished on outer side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,938 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 82,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,198 miles

unser shields obscure some components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 81,147 miles

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

Nearside Front undershield is damaged but esure

unser shields obscure some components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,263 miles

Rear both rear tyres wareing on inside eges

Pass 18 Jan 2020 71,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,099 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 58,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV14 GUG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV14 GUG, 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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AV14 GUG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2014.

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