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SP13 HYC

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 HYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,000 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2026 84,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 80,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 75,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 65,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,941 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,172 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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SP13 HYC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SP13 HYC, 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 SP13 HYC registered?

SP13 HYC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is SP13 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 HYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP13 HYC have outstanding finance?

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