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GX14 ULY

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,337 mi
Last recorded85,337 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX14 ULY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 77,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,765 miles

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Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 55,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 55,342 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 54,649 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 54,492 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 54,486 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 54,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,111 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 48,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 39,094 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,939 miles

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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GX14 ULY 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 GX14 ULY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX14 ULY registered?

GX14 ULY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 April 2014.

Is GX14 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX14 ULY shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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