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ND13 VLX

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND13 VLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 89,875 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 89,864 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,835 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,057 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Dec 2023 75,057 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,615 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,650 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,556 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 40,707 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2019 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,682 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

factory covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 34,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

factory covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,612 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Jun 2017 24,612 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 16,122 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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ND13 VLX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 ND13 VLX, 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 ND13 VLX registered?

ND13 VLX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is ND13 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND13 VLX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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