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AP14 BYS

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 BYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,869 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 118,867 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2024 103,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 75,785 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 78,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,973 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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AP14 BYS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP14 BYS, 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 AP14 BYS registered?

AP14 BYS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2014.

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