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P3 NHR

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 NHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 97,068 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,620 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 94,619 miles

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,219 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (also slightly perished/cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,320 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Restricted view of engine bay, covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle, undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,305 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Restricted view of engine bay, covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle, undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,114 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2017 53,605 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,594 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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P3 NHR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P3 NHR, 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 P3 NHR registered?

P3 NHR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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The MOT history for P3 NHR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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