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SL13 ETY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,893 mi
Last recorded135,893 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ETY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 135,893 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 128,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 104,802 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 104,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 94,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,444 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 ETY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL13 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

SL13 ETY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is SL13 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 ETY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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