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M88 UGS

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,616 mi
Last recorded113,616 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 UGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 113,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle faulty

Fail 19 Jan 2026 113,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle faulty

Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,614 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 101,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,628 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 85,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished/deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M88 UGS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M88 UGS, 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 M88 UGS registered?

M88 UGS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is M88 UGS safe to buy?

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