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GN13 XAU

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 XAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 115,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,077 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 83,897 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 81,714 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 81,710 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,403 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XAU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

GN13 XAU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is GN13 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 XAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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