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CU13 VDP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 VDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 118,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 110,222 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,793 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 66,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,150 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 59,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,229 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 44,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU13 VDP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CU13 VDP, 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 CU13 VDP registered?

CU13 VDP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is CU13 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 VDP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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