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DA13 BXX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,992 mi
Last recorded126,992 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 BXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 126,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 126,970 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt male buckle stop in wrong place (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 123,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,851 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 119,835 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 111,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,591 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,537 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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DA13 BXX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 DA13 BXX, 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 DA13 BXX registered?

DA13 BXX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is DA13 BXX safe to buy?

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