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A29 ARR

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 ARR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Oct 2025 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Aug 2025 128,838 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 128,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 120,756 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,246 miles

Offside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

tpms light on

Fail 12 Feb 2024 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

tpms light on

Pass 24 Mar 2023 111,554 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear wiper split

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,554 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Rear wiper split

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

tpms light illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,092 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 100,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,104 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 56,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,518 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,751 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (All) Very slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2018 22,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A29 ARR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A29 ARR, 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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A29 ARR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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