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RFZ 2236

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,265 mi
Last recorded151,265 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 2236
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread is wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread is wearing on inner edge and has cuts evident in outer sidewall

slight oil leak evident from gearbox area

Fail 12 Oct 2021 151,265 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread is wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread is wearing on inner edge and has cuts evident in outer sidewall

slight oil leak evident from gearbox area

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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RFZ 2236 is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFZ 2236, 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 RFZ 2236 registered?

RFZ 2236 is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is RFZ 2236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 2236 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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