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AK13 UCJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 UCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,782 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, inner worse (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,901 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,467 miles

interior mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2023 81,467 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

interior mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,689 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper and grills damaged

Nearside front inner wing panel cover loose

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper and grills damaged

Nearside front inner wing panel cover loose

Nearside front tyre very worn on outer edges

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre very worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,974 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

both DRL lights damaged, insecure and inoperative

front number plate slightly damaged

interior mirror deteriorated

lower portion of front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

both DRL lights damaged, insecure and inoperative

front number plate slightly damaged

interior mirror deteriorated

lower portion of front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

daytime lights damaged

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front daytime running light not working/insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2019 53,082 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front daytime running light not working/insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators and very worn on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre has perishing all round both outer edges and is very worn

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,922 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, wearing on inner and outer edges and becoming close to wear bar indicators

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner/outer edges

under trays 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 UCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

AK13 UCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is AK13 UCJ safe to buy?

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