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NU14 GVT

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 GVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,970 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear tyre - Uneven tread wear

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r, o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,883 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 93,883 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,111 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NU14 GVT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU14 GVT, 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 NU14 GVT registered?

NU14 GVT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is NU14 GVT safe to buy?

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