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AE13 VPL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,682 mi
Last recorded100,682 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 78,904 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,721 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.5mm and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.5mm and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2018 46,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,083 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 VPL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AE13 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

AE13 VPL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AE13 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VPL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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