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DE14 GBU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,119 mi
Last recorded148,119 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 GBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 148,119 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2 Jan 2025 133,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tyre tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 105,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tyre tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,864 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread area exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the tread area exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,915 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,237 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 42,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,927 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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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DE14 GBU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE14 GBU, 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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DE14 GBU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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