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FT62 PUE

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

256,566 mi
Last recorded256,566 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 PUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 256,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 244,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 244,858 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2023 235,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler/ return pipes damp, no leaks at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2023 235,651 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler/ return pipes damp, no leaks at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,942 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear swivel bushes are starting to separate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck wet but not leaking at time off test

Pass 15 Nov 2021 213,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 205,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 197,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 184,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 181,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 157,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,845 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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FT62 PUE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 FT62 PUE, 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 FT62 PUE registered?

FT62 PUE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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The MOT history for FT62 PUE 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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