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G5 LFC

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,901 mi
Last recorded90,901 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 90,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,439 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,318 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,317 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,283 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

front brake pads low. rear brake pads will need replacing before next MOT

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,094 miles

No smoke or vapour, diesel test passed.

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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G5 LFC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G5 LFC, 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 G5 LFC registered?

G5 LFC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is G5 LFC safe to buy?

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