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NV13 UUK

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 UUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,700 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 116,096 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 116,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding signs of heat damage to disk and pads (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,079 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,163 miles

all tyre have 3mm 0n them 205 50 17

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyre have 3mm 0n them 205 50 17

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 44,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,349 miles

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

Offside Front scrape on bumper

emissions reading 0

Fail 25 Aug 2016 28,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front scrape on bumper

emissions reading 0

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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NV13 UUK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NV13 UUK, 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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NV13 UUK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 August 2013.

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