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GH56 SJH

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,471 mi
Last recorded94,471 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH56 SJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 94,471 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 89,911 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 85,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray damp with oil o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray damp with oil o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 75,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,769 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 67,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2019 50,888 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,863 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 33,619 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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GH56 SJH is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GH56 SJH, 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 GH56 SJH registered?

GH56 SJH is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2014.

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