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RDW 73

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,651 mi
Last recorded26,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDW 73
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 26,651 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 19,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 17,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 16,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 15,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 14,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 13,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 12,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,289 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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RDW 73 is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RDW 73, 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 RDW 73?

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What year was RDW 73 registered?

RDW 73 is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is RDW 73 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDW 73 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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