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AF13 AVZ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,364 mi
Last recorded46,364 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 46,364 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 46,357 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,331 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 38,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall is cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 35,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall is cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,967 miles

Offside Front deep cut to outer sidewall of tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2022 32,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front deep cut to outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,550 miles

Offside Front deep gouge to outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,038 miles

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,828 miles

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,167 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 AVZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

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

Is AF13 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AVZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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