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FV13 UEF

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,401 mi
Last recorded137,401 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 UEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 137,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak back of engine going onto sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 137,401 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot smaller clip broken half is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak back of engine going onto sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 122,172 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,457 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inside tread

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,341 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,669 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,753 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 UEF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UEF, 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

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What year was FV13 UEF registered?

FV13 UEF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FV13 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 UEF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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