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G4 GBU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,477 miles

Front Engine coolant radiator mounting bracket corroded and damaged.

Nearside Front Day time running lamp damaged and insecure . Pre 2018

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 55,476 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Plastic bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Day time running lamp damaged and insecure . Pre 2018

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ECU type box behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 51,088 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service indicator illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2022 48,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 39,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,434 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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G4 GBU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G4 GBU, 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 G4 GBU registered?

G4 GBU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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The MOT history for G4 GBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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