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GL13 EFU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,621 mi
Last recorded114,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 EFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 114,621 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,910 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 104,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,712 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 73,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,909 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 22,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,027 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 18,027 miles

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

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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GL13 EFU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL13 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL13 EFU registered?

GL13 EFU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is GL13 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 EFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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