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MK13 UPE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 UPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 109,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside sill trim loose by front wheelarch

Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside sill trim loose by front wheelarch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,795 miles

Nearside Front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 72,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,521 miles

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim area damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 61,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim area damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,500 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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MK13 UPE 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 76.9%.

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 UPE, 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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MK13 UPE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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