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AE13 YFF

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,758 mi
Last recorded173,758 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 173,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 164,960 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 155,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 143,872 miles

Intercooler bracket broken, held with cable tie

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 132,048 miles

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

intercooler pipe brackets broken, temp secure with zip tie

Pass 23 Feb 2021 120,913 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 120,913 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,532 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 111,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,973 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,924 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

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 YFF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE13 YFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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