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AJ13 BKZ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,991 mi
Last recorded101,991 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,991 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 97,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 91,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 87,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 87,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,744 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 83,737 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 71,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,750 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,137 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 BKZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKZ, 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 AJ13 BKZ registered?

AJ13 BKZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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