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MF13 XGU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,267 mi
Last recorded164,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 164,267 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread on inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread on inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 106,928 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X3

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,089 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 XGU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 MF13 XGU, 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 MF13 XGU registered?

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

Is MF13 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF13 XGU 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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