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AK13 DFD

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 117,703 miles

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

Rear Both tyres slightly misshapen on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2025 105,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 81,347 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Fail 23 May 2023 81,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Pass 18 May 2022 72,227 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,764 miles

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os + ns stabiliser arm bushes slightly worn not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns trailing arm bushes starting to split. not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,982 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded on edge

Fail 18 Apr 2019 39,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords glass in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,098 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 16,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,609 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 DFD 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 78.6%.

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

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