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AK13 HCO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,364 mi
Last recorded156,364 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 156,364 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on the inner edges / both

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 2 Aug 2021 156,358 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm / broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing thin on the inner edges / both

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 14 Apr 2020 144,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,440 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 130,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a repair plug in it.

Fail 3 May 2018 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cord showing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a repair plug in it.

Pass 26 May 2017 124,747 miles

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

nearside front position light loose.front lower bodywork loose

Fail 26 May 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front position light loose.front lower bodywork loose

Pass 16 May 2016 115,791 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 115,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HCO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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