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GF13 AFA

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 AFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light Corrosion Inner Swept Area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,874 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 74,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 73,498 miles

Small cut on outer wall of nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,618 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 25 May 2019 23,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 16,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 13,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,478 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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GF13 AFA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GF13 AFA, 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 GF13 AFA registered?

GF13 AFA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is GF13 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF13 AFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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