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AK13 UKE

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,525 mi
Last recorded114,525 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 UKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,309 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 103,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 x cutting out bad on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine x under covers fitted /

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,760 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,659 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 23,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UKE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

AK13 UKE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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