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DE13 XVT

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,198 mi
Last recorded113,198 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,206 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 109,205 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,243 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,865 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 88,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,413 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,652 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,240 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nail in o/s/f tyre ( not repairable )

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 XVT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

DE13 XVT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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