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SF13 VLY

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,785 mi
Last recorded130,785 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 130,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 130,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 110,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 85,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 85,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,686 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 53,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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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SF13 VLY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SF13 VLY, 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

How do I check the history of SF13 VLY?

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What year was SF13 VLY registered?

SF13 VLY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is SF13 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 VLY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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