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AK13 JOU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 62,645 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 30 Sep 2025 62,645 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

no reading detected on dsm

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 60,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 53,719 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 46,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Inner & Outer Pads Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 46,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,761 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,368 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,721 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 JOU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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