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SL13 ZSN

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,906 mi
Last recorded153,906 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ZSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,906 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 153,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 122,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

dampness around fuel filler pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,929 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,929 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 70,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,593 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 + wearing uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2017 36,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer surface. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 36,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer surface. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light grooving on the outside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily grooved on the outside (3.5.1i)

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 ZSN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

SL13 ZSN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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