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CX13 VXL

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,570 mi
Last recorded140,570 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 VXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 140,570 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,465 miles

Offside Front Slight noise from top mount on lock to lock steering

Fail 14 Apr 2025 135,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight noise from top mount on lock to lock steering

Pass 16 Apr 2024 131,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,377 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,377 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R TYRE 2MM O/S/R TYRE 3MM

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,415 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 101,415 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,030 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,427 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

tracking osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

tracking osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,136 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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CX13 VXL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX13 VXL, 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 CX13 VXL registered?

CX13 VXL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is CX13 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 VXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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