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MM13 ULT

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,597 mi
Last recorded157,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM13 ULT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 157,597 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 149,580 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2025 149,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 135,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,408 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,408 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 145,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 83,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,768 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

323/334/223/777 Spr ??

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16V (4.1.E.1)

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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MM13 ULT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM13 ULT, 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 MM13 ULT registered?

MM13 ULT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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