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AK13 DDO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,527 mi
Last recorded158,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 158,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 148,743 miles

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

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

undertray obscuring some underbody components

Fail 14 Aug 2024 148,609 miles

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

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

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

undertray obscuring some underbody components

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,971 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 121,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,674 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2017 40,283 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 25,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50V17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50V17 (4.1.E.1)

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 DDO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 DDO, 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 DDO registered?

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

Is AK13 DDO safe to buy?

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