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NL13 MLX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 MLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,805 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,463 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 51,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 49,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f daytime running light not working.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 34,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f daytime running light not working.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in O/S/R inner tyre tread.

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 MLX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL13 MLX registered?

NL13 MLX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is NL13 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 MLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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