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AK13 HZU

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,820 mi
Last recorded123,820 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 HZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 123,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Possible damage to headlamp mountings (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Lever arm bracket loose (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 115,753 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,662 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 75,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,436 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,279 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 HZU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

AK13 HZU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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