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RA62 DHE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 DHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,387 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 56,387 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 52,134 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 52,132 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 34,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,820 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 9 Jan 2018 25,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,069 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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RA62 DHE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RA62 DHE, 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

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What year was RA62 DHE registered?

RA62 DHE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is RA62 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA62 DHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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