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BD13 GDF

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 GDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front top mount noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 62,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,368 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,157 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,157 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,365 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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BD13 GDF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD13 GDF, 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 BD13 GDF registered?

BD13 GDF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is BD13 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 GDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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