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AF13 SOA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,465 mi
Last recorded176,465 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 SOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 176,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 167,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 157,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 143,783 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,388 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 96,387 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,820 miles

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view of road/sky

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,962 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 47,476 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 SOA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF13 SOA?

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What year was AF13 SOA registered?

AF13 SOA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AF13 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 SOA 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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