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AK13 OBL

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 111,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing/bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,074 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 102,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,633 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,139 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

dent to o/s/f wheel rim

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,300 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,207 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,249 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

child seat fitted

engine and floor covers fitted

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 OBL 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 91.7%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

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

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