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BV13 VAA

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,473 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,915 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,236 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,688 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2023 77,688 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,117 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,072 miles

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

undetray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,634 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 36,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,154 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,019 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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BV13 VAA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 BV13 VAA, 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 BV13 VAA registered?

BV13 VAA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is BV13 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 VAA 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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