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SP13 NLN

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,304 mi
Last recorded65,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 NLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 65,304 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2025 58,998 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat sheild loose

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

dampness around filler neck pipes at top

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,224 miles

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 31,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,393 miles

Front Slight braking imbalance to front axel.

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 24,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 24,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,663 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 NLN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SP13 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

SP13 NLN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is SP13 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 NLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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