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AK13 AFJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,550 mi
Last recorded125,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 AFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 125,550 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both rear reflectors tinted. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,337 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,336 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,687 miles

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

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,851 miles

check wheel alignment?

strong advise nearside rear tyre no tread inner edge .worn low on tread

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,851 miles

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

check wheel alignment?

strong advise nearside rear tyre no tread inner edge .worn low on tread

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,666 miles

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

Front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,945 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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AK13 AFJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK13 AFJ, 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 AK13 AFJ registered?

AK13 AFJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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