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AK13 ERV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,587 mi
Last recorded144,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 144,587 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,744 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine coves fitted

smell of fuel under bonnet area, unable to see any leaks

Fail 3 Jul 2025 137,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine coves fitted

smell of fuel under bonnet area, unable to see any leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2024 129,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 129,224 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 122,408 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 122,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged The cords have been cut by a sharp object. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 114,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,344 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 97,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,385 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 78,879 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 72,299 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,151 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 ERV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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