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AK13 HXV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 HXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 53,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,369 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 36,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,695 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 26,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,651 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 HXV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

AK13 HXV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AK13 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 HXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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