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B16 GAP

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,952 mi
Last recorded229,952 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 229,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 215,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 203,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 201,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 189,298 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 189,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,687 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2021 167,687 miles

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

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

Offside Daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,952 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,166 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 136,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 123,228 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarder line (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,308 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres distorting and perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,070 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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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B16 GAP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B16 GAP, 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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B16 GAP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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