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OV62 VGG

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,511 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 80,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,366 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 71,366 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 61,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,186 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,102 miles

some damage to n/s front and o/s rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,595 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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OV62 VGG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV62 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV62 VGG registered?

OV62 VGG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is OV62 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 VGG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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