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DB13 HOP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB13 HOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 65,472 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,949 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2024 61,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,532 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2022 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,180 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 48,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,838 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,144 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,017 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 25,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 25,004 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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DB13 HOP 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 66.7%.

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 DB13 HOP, 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 DB13 HOP registered?

DB13 HOP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is DB13 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB13 HOP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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