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AK13 DBZ

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 DBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,099 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces.

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 126,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces.

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,788 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))

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,998 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 101,998 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,764 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 89,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,563 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,167 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,107 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 DBZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

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

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