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AY13 WFZ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 WFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 100,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 91,753 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,147 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,202 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 40,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining come away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,311 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn at edges

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,556 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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AY13 WFZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AY13 WFZ, 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 AY13 WFZ registered?

AY13 WFZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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