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AF13 VZB

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front side marker inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 73,688 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 71,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 66,118 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,562 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2023 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,958 miles

nearside lower body sill trim damage

offside wing and door damage but secure and no sharp edges

Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,159 miles

nearside lower body sill trim damage

offside front wing and door damage , no rust or sharp edge

Pass 29 May 2020 54,328 miles

Offside Front wing and door damaged opening ok and no sharp edges or rust at this time

Fail 29 May 2020 54,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front wing and door damaged opening ok and no sharp edges or rust at this time

Pass 10 May 2019 50,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wing damage

Fail 9 May 2019 50,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wing damage

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,016 miles

EML ON

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre rubber side wall cut

Offside Front Outer Door panel damaged dent

Rear Tyre age cracking all around both sides

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,966 miles

engine covers fitted

front wipers starting to smear on screen

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on edges

o/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/f wing damage

service light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,070 miles

Nearside Rear Road tyre dereriorated

Offside Front Road Tyre getting low

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 VZB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

AF13 VZB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is AF13 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VZB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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