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AF13 VFT

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,560 mi
Last recorded139,560 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 139,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 127,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges also 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 80,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,424 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 63,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,485 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer tyre, has damage to sidewall but not to cords

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

has full underbody trims

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,364 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidwall

Nearside Rear unable to test adult belt child seat 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 VFT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

AF13 VFT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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The MOT history for AF13 VFT 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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