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FY13 PBO

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,717 mi
Last recorded171,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 PBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 171,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 171,336 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition swept area damage more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,569 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 157,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 143,458 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 143,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 126,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 112,979 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 112,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 99,280 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 91,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,447 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2018 78,048 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 78,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner tyre wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,452 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PBO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FY13 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

FY13 PBO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is FY13 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 PBO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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