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AP66 FFL

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 FFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 103,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 91,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 71,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 61,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,120 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AP66 FFL is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 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 AP66 FFL, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP66 FFL registered?

AP66 FFL is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 2017.

Is AP66 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP66 FFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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