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SF13 ZWV

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,443 mi
Last recorded168,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 ZWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 168,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm outer edge (also worn inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front undertray slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 168,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover upper split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm outer edge (also worn inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front undertray slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 162,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 153,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 142,130 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 142,130 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,346 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 132,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,807 miles

handbrake travel high may require adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,245 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,031 miles

0ffside front tyre wearing from inner edge

both rear shockers weak

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,031 miles

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

0ffside front tyre wearing from inner edge

both rear shockers weak

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,607 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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SF13 ZWV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 ZWV, 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 SF13 ZWV registered?

SF13 ZWV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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