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AK13 OBG

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,469 mi
Last recorded133,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 123,459 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 91,184 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,712 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,712 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,099 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 76,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 76,980 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,336 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 OBG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

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

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