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OO06 CEN

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 CEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 108,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside bottom of coils corroded and paint flaking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 108,791 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside bottom of coils corroded and paint flaking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,943 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 87,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2020 61,802 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 32,578 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 32,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,231 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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OO06 CEN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OO06 CEN, 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 OO06 CEN registered?

OO06 CEN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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