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AE13 YFA

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,686 mi
Last recorded143,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 143,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 143,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 133,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,123 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 91,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,774 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,136 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,829 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,655 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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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 YFA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

AE13 YFA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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