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AP14 VSZ

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,572 mi
Last recorded176,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 VSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 176,572 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 157,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2021 141,041 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 140,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,909 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,908 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,674 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 VSZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

AP14 VSZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 2014.

Is AP14 VSZ safe to buy?

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