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P18 VAL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 VAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 105,922 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 101,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 89,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,485 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,156 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,505 miles

Offside Rear brake pads are low

both rear tyres are wearing low on tread

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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P18 VAL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P18 VAL, 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 P18 VAL registered?

P18 VAL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is P18 VAL safe to buy?

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