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GF14 EKL

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,895 mi
Last recorded118,895 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 EKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,895 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 113,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread deformed/has a flat spot worn to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,976 miles

Front both front wishbone rear bushs worn and deteriorated will cause exess tyre wear

Rear brake pads getting low 3mm

Pass 3 May 2019 86,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,507 miles

Offside Front damage to wing, headlamp lower bracket broken not affecting headlight aim

Offside Rear bonnet latch not catching striker. nearside latch still operating correctly

Fail 3 May 2018 78,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Bonnet latch not catching striker. nearside latch still operating correctly

Offside Front Damage to wing, headlamp lower bracket broken not affecting headlamp aim

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 58,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GF14 EKL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF14 EKL, 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 GF14 EKL registered?

GF14 EKL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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