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WF14 GRZ

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF14 GRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS brake disc worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure under tray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 76,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall deep cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS brake disc worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure under tray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floors front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear and corroode

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floors front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 67,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,699 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,322 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 53,322 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,500 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,306 miles

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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WF14 GRZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF14 GRZ, 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 WF14 GRZ registered?

WF14 GRZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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