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FY64 GZS

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY64 GZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 95,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,355 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 78,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,483 miles

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

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 49,021 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,518 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn Bold

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre edge worn Bold

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Frount (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 33,559 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Frount (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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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FY64 GZS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY64 GZS, 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 FY64 GZS registered?

FY64 GZS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2014.

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