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R33 HEP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 HEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,276 miles

Advise wheel alignment.

NSF CV boot seeping grease.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2025 116,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean for reading

Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,069 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 81,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2021 70,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,845 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre (irrepairable)

Fail 15 Aug 2020 58,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre (irrepairable)

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 31,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 26,573 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,290 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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R33 HEP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 R33 HEP, 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 R33 HEP registered?

R33 HEP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is R33 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 HEP 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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