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DG13 VTD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,510 mi
Last recorded165,510 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 165,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,691 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight mark on screeen

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,312 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 80,287 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,607 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,264 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 49,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VTD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 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 VTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG13 VTD registered?

DG13 VTD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is DG13 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 VTD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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