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DE13 XVY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,627 mi
Last recorded106,627 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,145 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 84,545 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,925 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 77,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,068 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 39,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,327 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XVY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE13 XVY registered?

DE13 XVY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is DE13 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 XVY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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