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AF13 SNJ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,125 mi
Last recorded140,125 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 140,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Central ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Central + Wearing Out Of Shape On Inner Edge ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 140,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Central ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Central + Wearing Out Of Shape On Inner Edge ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm pin/bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm pin/bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 125,211 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 124,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall,and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,299 miles

engine to clean to register

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,786 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,682 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SNJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

AF13 SNJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is AF13 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 SNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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