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MF13 TTY

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 TTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear View (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 129,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear View (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 125,785 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 125,784 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 125,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 112,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 100,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,323 miles

multiple undertrays fitted reducing inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres, both also wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

multiple under trays fitted reducing inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,561 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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MF13 TTY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF13 TTY, 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 MF13 TTY registered?

MF13 TTY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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