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DF62 MXX

2013 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,844 mi
Last recorded108,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S4069,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 MXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2024 92,515 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both. (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Dec 2024 92,281 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both. (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2022 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,193 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,059 miles

covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed wasn't clipped in properly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 40,733 miles

covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,856 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,154 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DF62 MXX is a 2013 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 69,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF62 MXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF62 MXX registered?

DF62 MXX is a 2013 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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