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CV14 GJE

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,234 mi
Last recorded160,234 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 GJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 160,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 148,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,685 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 124,476 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 109,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 109,662 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,177 miles

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Sticker on windscreen within swept area was moved to better location

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,952 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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CV14 GJE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV14 GJE, 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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CV14 GJE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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