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SL13 XTX

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 XTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,993 miles

Front Both front tyres edges very heavily worn and cracked... close to legal limit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 62,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component fractured Hub (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2021 57,447 miles

Engine under tray lose but not insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,807 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,718 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 XTX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 XTX, 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 SL13 XTX registered?

SL13 XTX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is SL13 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 XTX 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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