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FT13 FMG

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 FMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 64,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 49,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 42,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 26,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 22,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 17,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 13,578 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 FMG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

FT13 FMG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is FT13 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT13 FMG have outstanding finance?

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