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GB08 GRB

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB08 GRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 26,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 25,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 24,650 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 24,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 4 Dec 2020 24,044 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 22,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 20,085 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 17,732 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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GB08 GRB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GB08 GRB, 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 GB08 GRB registered?

GB08 GRB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2014.

Is GB08 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB08 GRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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