CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK13 DCU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 DCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,204 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 135,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 127,461 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 127,371 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 126,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,930 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 111,697 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 111,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 78,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK13 DCU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK13 DCU?

You can check the full history of AK13 DCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK13 DCU registered?

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

Is AK13 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 DCU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK13 DCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK13 DCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.