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AF13 VYW

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,918 mi
Last recorded118,918 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 118,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 104,516 miles

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 155,207 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 95,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,506 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,153 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,566 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 39,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 VYW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

AF13 VYW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is AF13 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VYW 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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