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AE13 YDK

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 172,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 160,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 148,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,955 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,690 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,060 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2016 44,059 miles

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

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 YDK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

AE13 YDK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AE13 YDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YDK 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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