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GL64 FGX

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,683 mi
Last recorded139,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 FGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 139,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 139,680 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2025 127,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lense broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lense broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,022 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 2,673 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 2,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function Fouling body and spring platform bent (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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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GL64 FGX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GL64 FGX, 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 GL64 FGX registered?

GL64 FGX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2014.

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The MOT history for GL64 FGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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