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SM14 GPX

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,154 mi
Last recorded92,154 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 GPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,154 miles

Corrosion to underbody and components

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracked/perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL unit loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre tread ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Fail 19 Aug 2025 92,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody and components

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracked/perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL unit loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre tread ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,203 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,334 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,334 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,397 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 58,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,209 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 41,209 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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SM14 GPX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SM14 GPX, 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 SM14 GPX registered?

SM14 GPX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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