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FT13 FMF

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,436 mi
Last recorded104,436 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 FMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 104,436 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear BOTH rear tyres misshaped - replace.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 83,081 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 64,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 51,867 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 51,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,891 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres mid tread bars close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,613 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 FMF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FT13 FMF, 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 FT13 FMF registered?

FT13 FMF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is FT13 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FMF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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