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DE13 VSA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,254 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 98,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 93,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 83,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 38,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 14,668 miles

engine undertay and covers fitted

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 VSA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

DE13 VSA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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