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FG14 RTZ

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,737 mi
Last recorded42,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 RTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 42,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,799 miles

Offside Front disc badly worn / lipped

Fail 25 Jun 2025 38,515 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front disc badly worn / lipped

Offside Front brake caliper contaminated by cv grease

Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,436 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 30,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 25,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 20,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 17,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,297 miles

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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FG14 RTZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG14 RTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG14 RTZ registered?

FG14 RTZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2014.

Is FG14 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG14 RTZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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