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AF13 AVR

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,667 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,134 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides , worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,269 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,557 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,281 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,093 miles

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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AF13 AVR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AF13 AVR, 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 AF13 AVR registered?

AF13 AVR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AF13 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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