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DA13 HGL

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 153,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 153,022 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 140,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,547 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & BADLY DISTORTED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (centre tread ok) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,109 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,270 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,832 miles

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

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 HGL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 DA13 HGL, 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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DA13 HGL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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