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AK13 HYC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 58,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,693 miles

Engine & floor under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,180 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,380 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 HYC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

Is AK13 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 HYC 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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