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NG13 MZP

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

265,594 mi
Last recorded265,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 MZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 265,594 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2026 265,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 254,332 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 254,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 240,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 223,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2023 223,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 204,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2022 204,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 173,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,150 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pads knocking in carrier

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,453 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 117,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,228 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,228 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 81,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,132 miles

engine sump very badly damaged

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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NG13 MZP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NG13 MZP, 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 NG13 MZP registered?

NG13 MZP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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