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OV62 VGZ

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 111,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 111,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,365 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,667 miles

Exhaust rusted

engine noisy from belt side

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2.5mm and worn heavily on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,511 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,563 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge close to cords

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,489 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,085 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 VGZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 OV62 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

OV62 VGZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2013.

Is OV62 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 VGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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