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AK13 AGU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,921 mi
Last recorded148,921 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 148,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,006 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 128,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2022 118,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,513 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 105,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,137 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,341 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 40,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 25,369 miles

all four tyres worn close to the wear indicators

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 AGU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AK13 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

AK13 AGU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is AK13 AGU safe to buy?

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