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DE13 GWY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 GWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 133,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low/bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever travel high on very limit

Fail 18 Feb 2025 127,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low/bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake lever travel high on very limit

Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 121,135 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts pale (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,166 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 106,164 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,227 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,250 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,442 miles

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

Light damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,442 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Light damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,147 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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DE13 GWY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE13 GWY, 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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DE13 GWY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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