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AK13 EFG

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 EFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 79,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,435 miles

engine under covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,703 miles

both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre washer jets misaligned

service overdue

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,200 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 30,275 miles

Front both tyres getting low on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre middle of tread ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm left on pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 18,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 17,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 14,882 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 EFG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

AK13 EFG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is AK13 EFG safe to buy?

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