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GL13 VFM

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,087 mi
Last recorded168,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 168,087 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 168,087 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge also bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge also bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also worn/ castellated on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn unevenly/ castellated on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 141,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn unevenly/ castellated on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre slightly castellated

Fail 9 Aug 2023 128,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre slightly castellated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 120,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,868 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,275 miles

auxiliary belt slight perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,668 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2.5mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

alternator belt slight perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2018 79,668 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2.5mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

alternator belt slight perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,638 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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GL13 VFM 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 VFM, 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 GL13 VFM registered?

GL13 VFM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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