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SB13 OYV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 OYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 74,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,464 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 68,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,257 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,257 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,546 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 44,546 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper bleeder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,941 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

n/s front outer c/v gaiter almost split

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,388 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2020 26,388 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,878 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 19,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,164 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 OYV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

SB13 OYV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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The MOT history for SB13 OYV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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