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GW62 VOL

2013 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,438 mi
Last recorded116,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW62 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats folded down unable to check seats belts

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,409 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,055 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are age cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,285 miles

Rear passenger seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,775 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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GW62 VOL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GW62 VOL, 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 GW62 VOL registered?

GW62 VOL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 February 2013.

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