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DF62 FOT

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,096 mi
Last recorded112,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 112,096 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 112,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 88,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,318 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,694 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Inner wall

Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,689 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Inner wall

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,547 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,153 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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DF62 FOT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc 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 DF62 FOT, 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 DF62 FOT registered?

DF62 FOT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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