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GN14 WRT

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,877 mi
Last recorded173,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN14 WRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 173,877 miles

Nearside DRL not working

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 173,854 miles

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

Nearside DRL not working

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 167,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 158,882 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 158,861 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 151,859 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 151,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,085 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 144,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inside edge 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 137,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 137,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 132,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,364 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 119,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,648 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 87,594 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 87,594 miles

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

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 WRT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

GN14 WRT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is GN14 WRT safe to buy?

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