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AF13 SOC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 SOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,534 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 113,532 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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 10 Jan 2024 108,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,050 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn, corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner shoulder distorted/uneven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,853 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,169 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 57,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 SOC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SOC, 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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AF13 SOC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AF13 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 SOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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