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DA14 CGX

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,493 mi
Last recorded183,493 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 CGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 183,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

timing belt ?

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 173,292 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

timing belt due soon

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 158,852 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 158,851 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 139,490 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2023 139,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,604 miles

Exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,578 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 3 May 2019 76,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,914 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

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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DA14 CGX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc 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 DA14 CGX, 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 DA14 CGX registered?

DA14 CGX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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