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N27 AFC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 AFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 63,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes slight movement

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 61,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material separated from brake pad backplate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 56,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,625 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,723 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 42,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,404 miles

emissions low so wasn't picked up on smoke test

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,502 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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N27 AFC 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 N27 AFC, 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 N27 AFC registered?

N27 AFC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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The MOT history for N27 AFC 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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