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GY63 GZU

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,407 mi
Last recorded89,407 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY63 GZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,186 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 80,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,688 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 13 Feb 2023 75,688 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 31,472 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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GY63 GZU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY63 GZU, 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 GY63 GZU registered?

GY63 GZU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 2014.

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The MOT history for GY63 GZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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