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DV13 EZP

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,401 mi
Last recorded175,401 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 EZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 175,401 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 175,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck has had leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 156,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 156,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing/door mirror loose and covers damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 145,057 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 145,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,949 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,903 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working secondary amber sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,510 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,677 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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DV13 EZP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV13 EZP, 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 DV13 EZP registered?

DV13 EZP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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