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SL13 ZSF

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,035 mi
Last recorded117,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 107,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever has little reserved travel

Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,296 miles

Nearside Rear nail tyre

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 ZSF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

SL13 ZSF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2013.

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The MOT history for SL13 ZSF 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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