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SE13 CVZ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE13 CVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,879 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,649 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 77,371 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 77,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,266 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 62,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,425 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 51,781 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 51,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,041 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 36,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,482 miles

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

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

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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SE13 CVZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SE13 CVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE13 CVZ registered?

SE13 CVZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is SE13 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE13 CVZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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