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SK14 GZS

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 GZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 79,263 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,386 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

residue around filler tube - no visible leak at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,953 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Fuel residue around filler tube

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,449 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 45,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Sep 2020 38,418 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,792 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,108 miles

exhaust corroded

under-tray fitted

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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SK14 GZS 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 69.2%.

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 SK14 GZS, 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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What year was SK14 GZS registered?

SK14 GZS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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The MOT history for SK14 GZS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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