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AK13 EFV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 EFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 125,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn inside edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 112,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,548 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 67,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 59,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 53,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 40,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 33,601 miles

oil temp not taken no dipstick

under sheets fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 33,601 miles

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

oil temp not taken no dipstick

under sheets fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 24,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EFV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

AK13 EFV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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The MOT history for AK13 EFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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