MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no visible brake lining (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear indicators slightly white
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
offside front orange marker light inoperative
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
offside front orange marker light inoperative
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
damp around offside rear caliper
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damp around offside rear caliper
suspect rear inner brake pads low
under covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
suspect rear inner brake pads low
under covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside front tyre on 3mm
under covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40ZR18 92W (4.1.E.1)
emissions to clean to register
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK13 ESV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MK13 ESV, 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 MK13 ESV registered?
MK13 ESV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2013.
Is MK13 ESV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK13 ESV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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