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D5 GAE

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,660 mi
Last recorded52,660 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 52,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 49,208 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,984 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 37,991 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,579 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 36,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,111 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 34,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 25,474 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats unable to test seat belts

Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,816 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted

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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D5 GAE 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 D5 GAE, 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 D5 GAE registered?

D5 GAE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is D5 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 GAE 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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