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AK13 AOW

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,246 mi
Last recorded152,246 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 AOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 152,246 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2025 152,246 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2024 150,004 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,023 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 145,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,040 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 142,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,443 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 20 May 2019 124,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 111,567 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 111,567 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017

Advise attention to tracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (inner pad) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (inner pad) (3.5.1g)

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 AOW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 AOW registered?

AK13 AOW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is AK13 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 AOW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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