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AJ13 BOF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,363 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2026 129,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2025 122,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,039 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,112 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,400 miles

Front Abnormal tyre wear inner - Winter tyres fitted/both

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,400 miles

Front Abnormal tyre wear inner - Winter tyres fitted/both

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,153 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 BOF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ13 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

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

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