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AK13 UBE

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,212 mi
Last recorded122,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,212 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 116,516 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 111,610 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,364 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2020 83,796 miles

centre brake light inop

front brake judder

undertray insecure and damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2020 83,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre brake light inop

front brake judder

undertray insecure and damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,633 miles

headlamp warning on dash, beam pattern ok for mot

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,551 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 UBE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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