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FD62 MLU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 MLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 121,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 121,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 115,230 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 115,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 105,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 105,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield protecting fuel tank is loose.

Fail 11 May 2023 93,890 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring snapped at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in inner shoulder of tyre. ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield protecting fuel tank is loose.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,184 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))

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

Signs that fuel may be leaking from filler neck when full. not leaking at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2020 67,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,538 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 59,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 49,700 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,214 miles

Emissions too clean

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,135 miles

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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FD62 MLU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD62 MLU, 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 FD62 MLU registered?

FD62 MLU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2013.

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