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FV13 HSO

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,363 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 72,362 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall, slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 69,229 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly, inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall, slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 66,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly out of shape/worn unevenly, isolated low spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 62,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly/out of shape

Fail 15 May 2023 62,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly/out of shape

Pass 4 May 2022 59,117 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 59,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,904 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 55,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 53,805 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 48,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,428 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 HSO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

FV13 HSO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FV13 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HSO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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