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BG13 PVA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,556 mi
Last recorded139,556 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 PVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 139,556 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 84,540 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,518 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,639 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,730 miles

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

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

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 PVA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 PVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 PVA registered?

BG13 PVA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BG13 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 PVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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