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BB62 ARB

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,689 mi
Last recorded76,689 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB62 ARB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,967 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,626 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

slight cracking outer edges on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,218 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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BB62 ARB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BB62 ARB, 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 BB62 ARB registered?

BB62 ARB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is BB62 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB62 ARB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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