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NV62 GPZ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,036 mi
Last recorded119,036 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 GPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 119,036 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 109,974 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 109,972 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,733 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 98,733 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,184 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,181 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low / cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,663 miles

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

full lenght undercovers fitted inspection limited

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,838 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 78,782 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,625 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 70,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,213 miles

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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NV62 GPZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NV62 GPZ, 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 NV62 GPZ registered?

NV62 GPZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is NV62 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 GPZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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