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GK64 VEA

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,722 mi
Last recorded111,722 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK64 VEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R outer and N/S/R inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 May 2026 111,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R outer and N/S/R inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 105,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,211 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,208 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Fuel injector seals leaking allowing combustion fumes to enter cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,822 miles

Cambelt side engine mount (oil filled for damping vibration) has split and leaked

Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cambelt side engine mount (oil filled for damping vibration) has split and leaked

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on 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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GK64 VEA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GK64 VEA, 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 GK64 VEA registered?

GK64 VEA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2014.

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