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AF13 ZUC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,613 mi
Last recorded148,613 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 148,613 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 143,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 131,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 122,536 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 122,536 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 113,293 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 113,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 106,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,322 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 43,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has nail in edge off tread

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 ZUC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

AF13 ZUC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is AF13 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZUC 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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