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DG13 GVC

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,279 mi
Last recorded148,279 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 GVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,279 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 148,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 140,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 140,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,775 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 136,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,143 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,313 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 86,463 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror is loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2016 77,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,924 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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DG13 GVC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG13 GVC, 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 DG13 GVC registered?

DG13 GVC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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