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P31 SGR

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,266 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 104,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,720 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,718 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,549 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,615 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,665 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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P31 SGR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P31 SGR, 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 P31 SGR registered?

P31 SGR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is P31 SGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 SGR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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