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AK13 JGV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 JGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 113,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,825 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside insufficient screen wash

Pass 5 Feb 2022 60,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 60,649 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,197 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 58,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,855 miles

some damage to centre rear seat belt

Fail 9 May 2017 27,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

some damage to centre rear seat belt

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 15,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 JGV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

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

Is AK13 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 JGV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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