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FE13 BFX

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 BFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 117,874 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 117,874 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 107,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf and nsf worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both osr and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,899 miles

O/S/Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,173 miles

clutch pedal sticky in operation

Fail 11 Jan 2023 89,166 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

clutch pedal sticky in operation

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 77,134 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 77,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,564 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 65,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 57,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 45,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,344 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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FE13 BFX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FE13 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE13 BFX registered?

FE13 BFX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is FE13 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE13 BFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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