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AK13 DBU

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,226 miles

Fuel filler pipes damp has light covering of diesel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,107 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 76,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 63,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted to rear ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked in tread deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted to rear ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,929 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 57,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,599 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 47,334 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 15 May 2017 42,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,881 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 DBU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

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

Is AK13 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 DBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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