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AK13 HCV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 HCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 95,971 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 95,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT advise to replace 2 x f / tyres ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 91,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT advise to replace 2 x f / tyres ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,792 miles

Front 2 x tyres aprox' 2.5mm centre tread 225/45/17

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,425 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 83,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated with brake fluid.. (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle due to the above.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety SEVERE BRAKE CALLIPER LEAK.... (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,351 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 69,348 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,815 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 HCV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

AK13 HCV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is AK13 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 HCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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