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SH13 DLN

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,318 mi
Last recorded39,318 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 DLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 39,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,220 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 31,972 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear door no operation to open or close

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 18,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,295 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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SH13 DLN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SH13 DLN, 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 SH13 DLN registered?

SH13 DLN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is SH13 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 DLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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