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AJ13 BKO

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 78,940 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 78,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

turbo boost pipe bracket broken (underside of engine)

Fail 27 Jun 2024 62,848 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

turbo boost pipe bracket broken (underside of engine)

Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit + worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 58,482 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked. 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF&OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit + worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR&OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,984 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 51,983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,268 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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AJ13 BKO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 AJ13 BKO, 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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AJ13 BKO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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