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AP14 HGO

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 114,918 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 114,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50W17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,698 miles

Central REAR VIEW MIRROR TAPED ON

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 110,698 miles

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

Central REAR VIEW MIRROR TAPED ON

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 108,221 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 6 Jan 2024 108,204 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,710 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside drl light loose

Fail 11 Jan 2023 104,710 miles

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside drl light loose

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,100 miles

Internal rear view mirror defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,462 miles

Central Rear view mirror defective

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 87,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also badly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear view mirror defective

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (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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AP14 HGO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP14 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

AP14 HGO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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