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GV64 XPL

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,145 mi
Last recorded50,145 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV64 XPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 50,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,086 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 47,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,345 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,942 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GV64 XPL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV64 XPL, 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 GV64 XPL registered?

GV64 XPL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is GV64 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV64 XPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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