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AK13 APU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,694 mi
Last recorded65,694 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 APU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,955 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,696 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 40,804 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edges and outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 40,804 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edges and outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 33,856 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 27,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,369 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 APU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 APU, 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 APU registered?

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

Is AK13 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 APU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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