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PFZ 6197

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 6197
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 99,434 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,276 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55/0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails repairable tyre 3.3mm

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable tyre 3.3mm 225/50/17 budget 3518

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,724 miles

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 18 Nov 2022 64,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,670 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,765 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 42,765 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,266 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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PFZ 6197 is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,600cc 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 PFZ 6197, 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 PFZ 6197 registered?

PFZ 6197 is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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