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GN13 NWV

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,459 mi
Last recorded128,459 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 NWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 118,715 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,873 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 107,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,666 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & slight damage to O/S sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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 NWV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GN13 NWV, 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 GN13 NWV registered?

GN13 NWV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2013.

Is GN13 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 NWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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