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AK13 DGV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 DGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,152 miles

Nearside Front wing indicator lens damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2025 76,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front wing indicator lens damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,638 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 74,636 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose WING MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE DUE ON DASH

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,997 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 69,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,303 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,536 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 61,849 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,982 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,264 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 DGV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

AK13 DGV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is AK13 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 DGV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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