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SO13 EHT

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,803 mi
Last recorded90,803 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 EHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 90,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

unable to test rear wheel bearins gs due to binding brakes

Fail 19 May 2026 90,800 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

unable to test rear wheel bearins gs due to binding brakes

Pass 7 May 2025 84,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 76,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 69,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 65,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 59,540 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 59,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,765 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,554 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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SO13 EHT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SO13 EHT, 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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SO13 EHT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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