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AK13 UHS

2013 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,238 mi
Last recorded106,238 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 UHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,238 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 106,230 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick GRINDING (metal to metal) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre loosing pressure ()

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

Rear handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,791 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 78,788 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tyre (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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 70,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 70,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,464 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 UHS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

AK13 UHS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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