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AK13 ULT

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,131 mi
Last recorded156,131 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 156,131 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside - Inner/Outer edges + minor perishment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 156,126 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside - Inner/Outer edges + minor perishment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Led (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has odd wear in tread.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led type. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has odd wear in tread.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,316 miles

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

high level stop light not working.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,554 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

high level stop light not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,073 miles

Rear tyres have odd wear in tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has signs of being run flat. line in sidewall.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 48,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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 ULT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULT, 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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AK13 ULT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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