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DG13 XRD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,294 mi
Last recorded110,294 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 XRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 110,294 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2025 98,124 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 86,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 74,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 63,112 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 63,112 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 53,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded slightly

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,976 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,625 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 19,471 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 XRD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 DG13 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

DG13 XRD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 2013.

Is DG13 XRD safe to buy?

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