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FV13 HFZ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 68,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,397 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Large child seat in OSR cover seatbelt

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,475 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 50,475 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,431 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,954 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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FV13 HFZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV13 HFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV13 HFZ?

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What year was FV13 HFZ registered?

FV13 HFZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is FV13 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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