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NG62 FFR

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG62 FFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 119,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 119,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 103,649 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,695 miles

nearside rear brake hanging on slightly

nearside rear tyre running off inner edge slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost worn down to the 2mm wear bars the min legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad cracking around treads of both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 76,230 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 71,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF outer lens broken and beam adjusters not working,but ok for MOT. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 71,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF outer lens broken and beam adjusters not working,but ok for MOT. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,746 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,782 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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NG62 FFR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG62 FFR, 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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NG62 FFR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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