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AK13 UDG

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,839 mi
Last recorded163,839 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 UDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 163,839 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Side marker inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Weld repair to wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2025 151,506 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

corrosion to exhaust mountings

offside rear alloy wheel has been weld repaired

Pass 23 Apr 2024 140,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 140,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides ADVANCED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 130,149 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 117,361 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 106,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 97,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 86,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 74,555 miles

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

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

front brake pads 60% worn approx.

Pass 23 May 2017 62,914 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,691 miles

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 UDG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

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

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