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NX13 OBS

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX13 OBS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,154 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 94,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 83,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 77,780 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 77,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 57,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,394 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,447 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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NX13 OBS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 NX13 OBS, 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 NX13 OBS registered?

NX13 OBS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for NX13 OBS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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