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SF13 ZXP

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,509 mi
Last recorded135,509 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 ZXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 135,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 129,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 129,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged and reflector poor (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 111,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached securing bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged and reflector poor (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,286 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,399 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,415 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 ZXP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

SF13 ZXP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is SF13 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 ZXP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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