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BF13 VWY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,849 mi
Last recorded146,849 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 VWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 146,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 146,849 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,065 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 141,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 134,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 128,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody fitted with covers

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,663 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,663 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,823 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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BF13 VWY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF13 VWY, 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 BF13 VWY registered?

BF13 VWY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BF13 VWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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