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FD13 AYC

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,563 mi
Last recorded174,563 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 AYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 174,563 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 174,563 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 161,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 161,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 138,318 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2022 113,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,526 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 1 Oct 2020 69,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 35,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,128 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 23,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 20,524 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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FD13 AYC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FD13 AYC, 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 FD13 AYC registered?

FD13 AYC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FD13 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 AYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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