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WG14 GZS

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,980 mi
Last recorded119,980 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG14 GZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 119,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2025 119,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front headlamp level sensor damaged

N/S/R bottom arm outer bush moving in arm

O/S/F DRL insecure

Rear headlamp level sensor link seized

Fail 12 Nov 2025 119,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamp level sensor damaged

N/S/R bottom arm outer bush moving in arm

O/S/F DRL insecure

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

Rear headlamp level sensor link seized

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,071 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 99,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 88,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,247 miles

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

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

temp repair load level device suspension front

Fail 3 Sep 2019 56,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,690 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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WG14 GZS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WG14 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 WG14 GZS registered?

WG14 GZS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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