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BG13 OYK

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 OYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 90,441 miles

Engine has misfire serious lack of power

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 83,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Linkage ball joint worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 72,778 miles

Engine intercooler hose degraded, advise replacement

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine intercooler hose degraded, advise replacement

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 64,433 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 58,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,275 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 39,714 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 34,296 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre perished

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 OYK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG13 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

BG13 OYK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 OYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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