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AK13 UCS

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,524 mi
Last recorded153,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2025 145,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see clearly due to under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 137,369 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 137,369 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,240 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 126,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,502 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 106,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,283 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroded and worn

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 UCS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

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

Is AK13 UCS safe to buy?

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