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AK13 JOH

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,166 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,485 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,067 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 65,066 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,632 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper damage (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,887 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 21,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JOH 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 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 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 JOH registered?

AK13 JOH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AK13 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 JOH 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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