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AF13 VFU

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,048 mi
Last recorded156,048 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,048 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 146,402 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged been secured with tape has restricted view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bald almost to cords inner edge required asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bald almost to cords inner edge required asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 146,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged been secured with tape has restricted view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bald almost to cords inner edge required asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bald almost to cords inner edge required asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 137,117 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2022 137,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 117,443 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 117,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,333 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 106,333 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 3 May 2019 88,500 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 88,500 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 62,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,209 miles

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 VFU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

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

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