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GF62 HDC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,581 mi
Last recorded176,581 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 HDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 176,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 176,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 167,957 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 158,477 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 141,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 140,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,574 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Engine undertray missing.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 128,569 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Engine undertray missing.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,720 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,369 miles

Sill covers engine cover plus under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 48,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sill covers engine cover plus under trays fitted

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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GF62 HDC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF62 HDC, 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 GF62 HDC registered?

GF62 HDC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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