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CY14 GAO

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY14 GAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,037 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 109,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 109,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,019 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 105,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,077 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 101,077 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 94,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 87,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,838 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 80,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,614 miles

There is a knocking noise from n.s.r suspension!!

Tread on n.s.f tyre as low as 2.5mm

Fail 2 Nov 2019 76,579 miles

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

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

There is a knocking noise from n.s.r suspension!!

Tread on n.s.f tyre as low as 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CY14 GAO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CY14 GAO, 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 CY14 GAO registered?

CY14 GAO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2014.

Is CY14 GAO safe to buy?

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