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AK13 APO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,248 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,312 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight deterioration to drivers interior mirror

Fail 20 Mar 2025 116,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,191 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,483 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,956 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,437 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing thin

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front strut dust boot adrift

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front strut dust boot adrift

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,253 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 APO 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 APO, 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 APO registered?

AK13 APO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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