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DX13 MBU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,706 mi
Last recorded105,706 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm out bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 102,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm out bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,574 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has weld repair

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,735 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,699 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,556 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

rear brake pads over half worn

slight lip to front brake discs

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,482 miles

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

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

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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DX13 MBU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DX13 MBU, 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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DX13 MBU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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