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AP14 KER

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 KER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,693 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 74,207 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 74,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 56,799 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 47,342 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 46,364 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,581 miles

Under guards fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 39,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

hand brake lever hitting end stop but providing sufficient effort to hold and stop brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2020 34,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,763 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 9,761 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,819 miles

Central Front undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring view to components

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 7,819 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Central Front undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring view to components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KER is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KER, 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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AP14 KER is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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