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FG13 FBD

2013 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,711 mi
Last recorded40,711 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 FBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 40,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,571 miles

offside front Tyre has age cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,110 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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FG13 FBD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG13 FBD, 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 FG13 FBD registered?

FG13 FBD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FG13 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 FBD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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