MOT Status
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125,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel filler pipes damp
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler pipes damp
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer side marker lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Dangerous (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child locks in Use On Rear Doors
Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child locks in Use On Rear Doors
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL13 GSV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 NL13 GSV, 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 NL13 GSV registered?
NL13 GSV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2013.
Is NL13 GSV safe to buy?
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