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DG13 VFF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,285 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 58,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,500 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 54,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,417 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,669 miles

both front tyre tread wearing low and inner shoulder devoid of tread

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 VFF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DG13 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

DG13 VFF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is DG13 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 VFF 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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