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FLZ 8444

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 8444
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,252 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 110,252 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner suspended from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 92,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 76,956 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 63,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,124 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 59,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,886 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 55,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,104 miles

Front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Rear wiper missing

Fail 19 Jun 2019 51,103 miles

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

Front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,065 miles

N/S mirror slightly loose

Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S mirror slightly loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,891 miles

Offside wiper blade poor to clear screen

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade poor to clear screen

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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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FLZ 8444 is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FLZ 8444, 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 FLZ 8444 registered?

FLZ 8444 is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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