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DN62 UWG

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs and pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 128,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,923 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 116,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 97,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,091 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,590 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,689 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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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DN62 UWG 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 DN62 UWG, 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 DN62 UWG registered?

DN62 UWG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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