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FD13 AYH

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,149 mi
Last recorded164,149 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 AYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 164,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 156,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 144,471 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 144,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 130,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 119,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 99,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,495 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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FD13 AYH 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 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 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

FD13 AYH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is FD13 AYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 AYH 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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