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A5 GRJ

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 37,155 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting

Fail 13 Jul 2023 37,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,689 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 27,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,097 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 13,995 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 13,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed +bulges in both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre damaged on inner shoulder (by steel rod ) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GRJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 GRJ?

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What year was A5 GRJ registered?

A5 GRJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is A5 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GRJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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