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FR13 MOF

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,397 mi
Last recorded159,397 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 MOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 159,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 150,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 145,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 141,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 141,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres stepped inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyres stepped inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,946 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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FR13 MOF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FR13 MOF, 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 FR13 MOF registered?

FR13 MOF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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The MOT history for FR13 MOF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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