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AK13 DCE

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,380 mi
Last recorded139,380 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 139,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 139,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 130,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,947 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 111,925 miles

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

Nearside Front UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY ADRIFT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RENEW (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,674 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 45,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,257 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,108 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 DCE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

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

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