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G12 GPL

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,476 mi
Last recorded122,476 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 115,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 74,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not tested rear boot not inspected reason full of luggae

Fail 26 Mar 2022 74,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear seat belts not tested rear boot not inspected reason full of luggae

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,393 miles

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 23,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G12 GPL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G12 GPL, 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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G12 GPL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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