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AY13 ZWE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,194 mi
Last recorded89,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 ZWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 89,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability forward control arm inner mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability forward control arm inner mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,061 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,292 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,698 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,792 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***WBFM0019*** (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***WBFM0026*** (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front ***Tyre worn on inner edge***

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 32,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY13 ZWE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY13 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

AY13 ZWE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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