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FT62 VHO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,843 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,717 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 73,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,135 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 43,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,547 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 30,547 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 VHO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FT62 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

FT62 VHO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2013.

Is FT62 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 VHO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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