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NU13 SVV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,559 mi
Last recorded142,559 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 SVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 142,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever travel high

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 142,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever travel high

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 124,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,591 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,548 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,751 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,143 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,928 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2019 72,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,025 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 18,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NU13 SVV 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 73.3%.

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 NU13 SVV, 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 NU13 SVV registered?

NU13 SVV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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