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AF13 VJK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,655 mi
Last recorded117,655 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 117,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 110,859 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 110,859 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 104,188 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 104,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 94,303 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 94,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 84,844 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 72,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,001 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,858 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 VJK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

Is AF13 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VJK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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