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AK63 KWM

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,619 mi
Last recorded183,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 KWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 183,619 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working and insecure

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 183,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working and insecure

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front wing damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 172,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 166,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front and rear and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 166,257 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front and rear and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 148,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,225 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 127,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,026 miles

Both front tyres lowest reading on tread is 3mm

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Vehicle engine covers fitted

Vehicle wet when tested

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,026 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Inside vehicle beam control broken (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Inside vehicle beam control broken (1.8)

Both front tyres lowest reading on tread is 3mm

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Vehicle engine covers fitted

Vehicle wet when tested

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 71,299 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK63 KWM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK63 KWM, 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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AK63 KWM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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