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R55 XMC

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 XMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,747 miles

Rear indicators fading white

Fail 13 Jan 2026 92,736 miles

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

Rear indicators starting to fade white

Fail 8 Jan 2026 92,680 miles

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

Rear indicators starting to fade white

Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,335 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 76,335 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Offside rear bleed nipple leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers streaky

Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter/housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside at lower ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,700 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 5 Dec 2019 52,681 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 17,745 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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R55 XMC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R55 XMC, 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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R55 XMC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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