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GN14 UGW

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN14 UGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 152,347 miles

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

Rear suspension arm bushes perished ands worn both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 121,224 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 121,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 119,293 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 119,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,883 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 106,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,549 miles

All inner arches dirty

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + heavy wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen dirty - requires clean

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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GN14 UGW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN14 UGW, 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 GN14 UGW registered?

GN14 UGW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2014.

Is GN14 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN14 UGW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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