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R12 RDF

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,747 mi
Last recorded90,747 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,751 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2023 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding on slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,372 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,289 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,828 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 39,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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R12 RDF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 R12 RDF, 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

How do I check the history of R12 RDF?

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What year was R12 RDF registered?

R12 RDF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is R12 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 RDF 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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