2014 Chevrolet Volt 1.4L Hybrid electric · AF14 EZX

The most recent MOT was on 9 September 2025, just eight months ago. It passed, but the examiner noted three items that merit attention: the front registration plate is deteriorated (though still legible), the TPMS warning light was on, the nearside rear service brake was binding slightly, and the nearside front tyre showed early signs of cracking or perishing. A year earlier, on 18 September 2024, the only recorded defect was similar tyre damage – this time on both rear tyres (nearside and off‑side). No other faults were flagged in the 2023, 2022 or 2020 tests. The appearance of tyre cracking in consecutive years, together with a newly observed brake‑binding issue, suggests a developing wear problem rather than an isolated incident. The trend is therefore moving from a clean record to a modest but growing set of wear‑related concerns. The recorded mileage of 107,847 mi for a 2014 model works out to roughly 9 000 mi per year, which sits squarely within a normal range for a vehicle of this age. This figure does not, on its own, point to excessive hard use, nor does it prove the car has been largely idle. It simply indicates average wear, meaning that consumables such as tyres, brakes and suspension components are likely to be at a typical stage of life for a 12‑year‑old car. Given the evidence, the key areas a buyer should inspect in person are: All four tyres – look for cracking, sidewall damage or uneven wear, and be prepared to replace any that are beyond their service life.