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BV13 XXG

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,354 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 90,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,441 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,268 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF / NSR / OSR locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 80,268 miles

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

Coil spring corroded NSF / NSR / OSR locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,812 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,914 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,729 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 23,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XXG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

BV13 XXG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 XXG 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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