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SB13 OTZ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 OTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,622 miles

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Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,319 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 110,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached brocken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge off the tread is worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge off the tread is worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 56,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,640 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 23,022 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 OTZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 SB13 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

SB13 OTZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SB13 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB13 OTZ 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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