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AE13 VWU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,815 mi
Last recorded168,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 168,815 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 167,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 159,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 137,886 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Fail 30 Jun 2023 137,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn down to inner casing, 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn down to inner casing and has cut down to cords, 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,632 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 99,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,596 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,351 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,350 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

all brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,736 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 56,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,313 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 VWU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

AE13 VWU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AE13 VWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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