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AK13 UBP

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 55,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,005 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 44,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 38,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 38,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 38,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 34,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 UBP 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 92.3%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

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

Is AK13 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 UBP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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