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AF13 HSL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,523 mi
Last recorded162,523 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 HSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 162,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 151,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,267 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 112,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,832 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 HSL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AF13 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

AF13 HSL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AF13 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 HSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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