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GU13 AOC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 AOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,848 miles

Front Undertray/damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,991 miles

Front Lower Under tray becoming insecure but not likely to detach

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise to be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 78,948 miles

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

Front Lower Under tray becoming insecure but not likely to detach

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise to be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,681 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 73,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,509 miles

near side front tyre,wear on inner and outer edges. advise renew.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 33,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,857 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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GU13 AOC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU13 AOC, 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 GU13 AOC registered?

GU13 AOC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 April 2013.

Is GU13 AOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 AOC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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