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GL64 VUF

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,543 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,216 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 88,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,102 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 77,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled with water, still not much spray (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords highlighted on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,754 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 68,750 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,264 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 62,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 48,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VUF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

GL64 VUF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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The MOT history for GL64 VUF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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