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FR62 FWD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 FWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 109,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,194 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,757 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 58,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 49,878 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,225 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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FR62 FWD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FR62 FWD, 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 FR62 FWD registered?

FR62 FWD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is FR62 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 FWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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