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AF13 RXW

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,881 mi
Last recorded100,881 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 100,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,203 miles

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 75,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,978 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,062 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,390 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,588 miles

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 36,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,233 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF13 RXW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

AF13 RXW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AF13 RXW safe to buy?

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