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NU14 GWL

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,438 mi
Last recorded184,438 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 184,438 miles

Front headlight washers - adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split inner/outer edges - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 184,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlight washers - adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split inner/outer edges - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 171,751 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 171,751 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 162,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 162,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,638 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,465 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,532 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2020 137,532 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 117,897 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 117,861 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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 11 May 2018 98,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 76,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,285 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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NU14 GWL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWL, 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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NU14 GWL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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