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AY13 ZWF

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,138 mi
Last recorded190,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 ZWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 190,138 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 190,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 174,500 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 174,500 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 162,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 162,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 151,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,320 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 146,008 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 146,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,559 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 77,429 miles

diesel emission to clean for smoke test metre reading

Fail 22 May 2018 77,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

diesel emission to clean for smoke test metre reading

Pass 9 May 2017 68,836 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 68,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,054 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZWF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY13 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

AY13 ZWF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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