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DU13 HWD

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 HWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 99,783 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,524 miles

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

centre / rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 86,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

centre / rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,700 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 30 Jan 2018 47,276 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,412 miles

Front brake pads 4 mm remaining apx.

Rear brake pads 4 mm remaining apx

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

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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DU13 HWD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DU13 HWD, 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 DU13 HWD registered?

DU13 HWD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DU13 HWD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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