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SL13 BSO

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 BSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 63,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 63,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 39,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 23,705 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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SL13 BSO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL13 BSO, 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

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What year was SL13 BSO registered?

SL13 BSO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is SL13 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 BSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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