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DE13 GWM

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,518 mi
Last recorded129,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 GWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 116,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 111,958 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 111,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 105,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges+cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread+starting to wearout of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges+cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 78,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 78,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,976 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking +scrubbing inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 40,575 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,846 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 31,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear 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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DE13 GWM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,600cc 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 DE13 GWM, 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 DE13 GWM registered?

DE13 GWM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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