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RV13 ZVE

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,582 mi
Last recorded225,582 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 ZVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 225,582 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight play in both side of steering

Fail 6 Aug 2025 225,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight play in both side of steering

Pass 9 Aug 2024 215,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 7 Aug 2024 215,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 204,492 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 198,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 188,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 162,576 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,355 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,410 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,596 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RV13 ZVE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RV13 ZVE, 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 RV13 ZVE registered?

RV13 ZVE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is RV13 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 ZVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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