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AU13 OXF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 136,669 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped but not affecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 136,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front lenses affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped but not affecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,699 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 129,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,340 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,926 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner egde (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 97,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 61,070 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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AU13 OXF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU13 OXF, 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 AU13 OXF registered?

AU13 OXF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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