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A27 APE

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,126 mi
Last recorded86,126 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 APE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 86,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 60,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 60,110 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,569 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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A27 APE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A27 APE, 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 A27 APE registered?

A27 APE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is A27 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 APE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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