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SG13 WPU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

233,276 mi
Last recorded233,276 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 WPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 233,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 232,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 226,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 216,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 204,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 182,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 147,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 147,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,138 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,884 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre tread bald on edge.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SG13 WPU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG13 WPU, 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 SG13 WPU registered?

SG13 WPU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SG13 WPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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