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NBZ 686

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,618 mi
Last recorded107,618 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 686
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,618 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,562 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,711 miles

Offside handbrake effort lower

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,500 miles

Offside handbrake effort lower

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,973 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 73,527 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 56,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NBZ 686 is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NBZ 686, 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 NBZ 686 registered?

NBZ 686 is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is NBZ 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 686 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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