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FG13 ZCU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,822 mi
Last recorded106,822 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 ZCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 106,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 101,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,618 miles

o/s repeater lamp damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,494 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,048 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,430 miles

n/s/f tyre worn/going bold edges + cracking in tread

o/s repeater lamp damaged - recommend replace

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge + cracking in tread - recommend replace

Pass 7 May 2020 62,740 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge and cut to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,052 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,791 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 ZCU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 FG13 ZCU, 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 FG13 ZCU registered?

FG13 ZCU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FG13 ZCU 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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