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AE13 VWK

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,013 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 117,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,651 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 109,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,690 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 31,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VWK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

AE13 VWK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VWK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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