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FL13 SWN

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,367 mi
Last recorded84,367 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 SWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,894 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 76,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,806 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,797 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,308 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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FL13 SWN 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 62.5%.

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 FL13 SWN, 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 FL13 SWN registered?

FL13 SWN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is FL13 SWN safe to buy?

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