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SM64 FGC

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,351 mi
Last recorded110,351 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 FGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 110,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 103,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 103,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front both front tyres shoulders wearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,805 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 84,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,490 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 21,842 miles

front discs worn

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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SM64 FGC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM64 FGC, 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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SM64 FGC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 2014.

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