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A5 GKE

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,667 mi
Last recorded62,667 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 62,667 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace with next set of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace with next set of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both But could wait till pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Perished slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both But could wait till pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 49,679 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both But could wait till pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Perished slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both But could wait till pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,335 miles

service over due and washer fluid level sensor faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,459 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 38,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 36,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

service overdue

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 GKE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A5 GKE, 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 A5 GKE registered?

A5 GKE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is A5 GKE safe to buy?

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