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SB13 OTX

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 122,930 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 113,732 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both level sensors broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 101,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,822 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,479 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 86,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,190 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 55,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,081 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 OTX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

SB13 OTX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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