CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL13 BSX

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,041 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 80,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 71,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 69,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,514 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 64,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,902 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside DRL insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 55,333 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside DRL insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 50,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,850 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 37,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,504 miles

Front tyre's wear on edge's both side's

Pass 25 Mar 2016 30,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 30,764 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL13 BSX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BSX, 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

How do I check the history of SL13 BSX?

You can check the full history of SL13 BSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL13 BSX registered?

SL13 BSX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is SL13 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 BSX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL13 BSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL13 BSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.