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A28 BUD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 BUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,223 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 47,223 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,716 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 43,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,912 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (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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A28 BUD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A28 BUD, 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 A28 BUD registered?

A28 BUD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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The MOT history for A28 BUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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