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S20 GLS

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 GLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,369 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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S20 GLS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S20 GLS, 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 S20 GLS?

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What year was S20 GLS registered?

S20 GLS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is S20 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 GLS shows 11 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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