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SJ14 GGU

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 GGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 95,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,303 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 76,303 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,443 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,365 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,565 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,065 miles

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

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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SJ14 GGU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SJ14 GGU, 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 SJ14 GGU registered?

SJ14 GGU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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