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FR13 UGZ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,598 mi
Last recorded176,598 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 UGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 176,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear forward most trailing arm bushes worn and de laminating

Pass 6 Aug 2025 167,319 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges void of tread

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 156,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,287 miles

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

Slight wear in front strut bearings

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly deteriorated in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 145,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight wear in front strut bearings

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly deteriorated in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 135,287 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 135,249 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 122,096 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Offside lower drl inoperative

Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,865 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner upper trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,865 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner upper trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,722 miles

Offside front upper strut bush has slight wear

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in both rear inner trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,141 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,941 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Due to items in boot, unable to put rear seats in upright position nor check rear seat belts.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,501 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 UGZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 FR13 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

FR13 UGZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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