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SB62 NMY

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

322,668 mi
Last recorded322,668 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 NMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 322,668 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 322,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and scored. Pads worn down to the metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads worn down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 318,827 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 Apr 2025 318,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2024 311,583 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner slight play steering rack end

Fail 23 Apr 2024 311,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner slight play steering rack end

Pass 19 Apr 2023 190,696 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 190,696 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 188,493 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 188,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front daytime running light not working

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2021 180,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2021 180,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2020 178,625 miles

nsf osf tyres wearing on inside edge

slight brake bind osr

Pass 22 Feb 2019 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,361 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

The front number plate is only partially secured

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,967 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,795 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 53,472 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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SB62 NMY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SB62 NMY, 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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SB62 NMY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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