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AK13 APZ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,831 miles

Offside Headlamp image slightly disscoloured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2026 104,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp image slightly disscoloured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,125 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 96,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge becoming misshaped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge and perished nail in tread tyre low pressure ?? (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 81,612 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge becoming misshaped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge and perished nail in tread tyre low pressure ?? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge becoming misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly worn on inner edge and misshaped (nail in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 74,345 miles

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

Front Lower under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge becoming misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly worn on inner edge and misshaped (nail in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished and becoming worn and misshaped on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished and becoming worn and misshaped on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,468 miles

Rear Both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,150 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 APZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

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

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