CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF13 VMC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,474 mi
Last recorded127,474 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 127,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near-Side and Off-Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 127,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near-Side and Off-Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 121,318 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 121,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,984 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,531 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,028 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,714 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,024 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 54,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF13 VMC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 SF13 VMC, 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 VMC?

You can check the full history of SF13 VMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF13 VMC registered?

SF13 VMC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is SF13 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 VMC 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.

Does SF13 VMC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF13 VMC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.