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EE12 STE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,395 mi
Last recorded52,395 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE12 STE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front day running light not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,472 miles

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front outer flicker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,901 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front outer side lights flash / flicker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,519 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 23,519 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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EE12 STE 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 91.7%.

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 EE12 STE, 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 EE12 STE registered?

EE12 STE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is EE12 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE12 STE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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