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FY13 GRF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 GRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 119,502 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,215 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 104,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,562 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,574 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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FY13 GRF 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 FY13 GRF, 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 FY13 GRF registered?

FY13 GRF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is FY13 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 GRF 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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