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GN13 CWU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 CWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 75,236 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 75,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both - product on lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,594 miles

Front Lower (Drl 's)- both lamps has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.3.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 3mm (2055516) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,594 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower (Drl 's)- both lamps has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.3.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 3mm (2055516) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 50,717 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (2055516) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 38,620 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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GN13 CWU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN13 CWU, 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 GN13 CWU registered?

GN13 CWU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is GN13 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 CWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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