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AE13 NZB

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,289 mi
Last recorded116,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 NZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 116,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and worn slightly more on edge (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 107,048 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,513 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

rear brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s/r tyre perished slightly/ feathering slightly inner edge

rear brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,166 miles

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

rear brake discs corroded slightly on edge

rear suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

rear suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slighlty

rear tyres feathering slightly on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,604 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,604 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,290 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,290 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,993 miles

engine pans

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

zero smoke

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NZB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

AE13 NZB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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