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AF13 VXG

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,283 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,569 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Dec 2023 74,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 61,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 51,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,891 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 36,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape/flat spots (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cut to inner sidewall

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,466 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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 VXG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VXG, 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 VXG?

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What year was AF13 VXG registered?

AF13 VXG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AF13 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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