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DL13 XZC

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 XZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 101,491 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,474 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 92,471 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 86,239 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 86,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 74,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2022 60,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly damaged

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 52,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 52,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 45,583 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 45,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,163 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 38,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,291 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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DL13 XZC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL13 XZC, 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 DL13 XZC registered?

DL13 XZC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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