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S8 CLN

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 92,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,115 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x fitted to rear seats

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,321 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,308 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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S8 CLN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S8 CLN, 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 S8 CLN registered?

S8 CLN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is S8 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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