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NL13 GSY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 GSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,493 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,618 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 124,617 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,710 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 102,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,792 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,265 miles

engine cover,sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,584 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 419,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted

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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NL13 GSY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL13 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

NL13 GSY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2013.

Is NL13 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 GSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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