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AE13 NZA

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,775 mi
Last recorded135,775 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 NZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 135,775 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 135,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 135,283 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,816 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 134,790 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,930 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,218 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,207 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 116,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,789 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,789 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,343 miles

Offside Front headlamp insert melted where bulb previously incorrectly fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,403 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,777 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,776 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,776 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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AE13 NZA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,756 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 AE13 NZA, 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 13 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE13 NZA registered?

AE13 NZA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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