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BG13 MFK

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,935 mi
Last recorded101,935 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 MFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 101,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,747 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,746 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,771 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,080 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 29,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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BG13 MFK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG13 MFK, 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 BG13 MFK registered?

BG13 MFK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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