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DF13 AVW

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,445 mi
Last recorded102,445 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 AVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 96,434 miles

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

Offside Rear anti rattle brake spring missing......

Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,635 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,635 miles

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,695 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2018 58,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 58,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,677 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 46,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DF13 AVW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 DF13 AVW, 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 DF13 AVW registered?

DF13 AVW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is DF13 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 AVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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