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FV13 FGF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,076 mi
Last recorded120,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 FGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,076 miles

Airbag warning message on dashboard display

Brake warning message on dashboard display

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Various brake ferrules slightly corroded

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 120,076 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Airbag warning message on dashboard display

Brake warning message on dashboard display

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Various brake ferrules slightly corroded

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,558 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 111,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 105,489 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,825 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

right front tyre worn edges

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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FV13 FGF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV13 FGF, 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 FV13 FGF registered?

FV13 FGF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is FV13 FGF safe to buy?

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