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DS13 RHJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 RHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,189 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 88,189 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,926 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,058 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirrior glass defective bonding (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 67,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirrior glass defective bonding (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,953 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,607 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 49,602 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,450 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2020 45,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,015 miles

Front Both tyres wearing smooth on inner edges.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,106 miles

advise- emissions too clean to pick up

advise- under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

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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DS13 RHJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS13 RHJ, 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 DS13 RHJ registered?

DS13 RHJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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