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AF13 AVW

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 90,511 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 90,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 86,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 86,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,060 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 79,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,906 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on edges

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 AVW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF13 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

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

Is AF13 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AVW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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