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A12 AOV

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,746 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 83,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,722 miles

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 4 Nov 2021 73,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,201 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,991 miles

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 19 Apr 2018 25,988 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall cut (no cord visible)

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall cut (no cord visible)

Pass 11 May 2017 21,627 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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A12 AOV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A12 AOV, 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 A12 AOV registered?

A12 AOV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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