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SB13 CZV

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,919 mi
Last recorded73,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 CZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe for thank leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,000 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler for tank shows signs of previous leak (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92y xclimate 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92y xclimate 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear arms corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,645 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 48,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,441 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 41,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,777 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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SB13 CZV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 SB13 CZV, 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 SB13 CZV registered?

SB13 CZV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 July 2013.

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The MOT history for SB13 CZV 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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