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G8 XRB

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,752 mi
Last recorded107,752 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray damaged but not likely to fall off

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 81,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,896 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,232 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,412 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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G8 XRB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 G8 XRB, 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 G8 XRB registered?

G8 XRB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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