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FT13 FME

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 FME
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,699 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 59,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 57,065 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 57,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,385 miles

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

nsf wheel inner rim slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,847 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,366 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 22,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 18,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 11,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 9,303 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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FT13 FME is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT13 FME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT13 FME registered?

FT13 FME is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is FT13 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FME shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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