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AE13 ZWK

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,170 mi
Last recorded153,170 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 ZWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 153,170 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,574 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All belts not accessible ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,901 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive belly pan preventing inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to loose its shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,745 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 82,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,231 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,248 miles

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

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 ZWK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

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

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