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AK13 UCA

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 113,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,674 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 107,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,078 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 100,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are almost down to the 2mm wear bars ,the min legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,678 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 83,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (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 UCA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 UCA registered?

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

Is AK13 UCA safe to buy?

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