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A18 CBY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,381 mi
Last recorded117,381 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,381 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 117,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 110,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,587 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

Fail 3 Aug 2020 74,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,747 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking in treads and sidewalls.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A18 CBY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A18 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 CBY registered?

A18 CBY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is A18 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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