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SP13 WGY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,107 mi
Last recorded108,107 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 WGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 108,105 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 93,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 80,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 76,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 59,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,766 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 WGY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

SP13 WGY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is SP13 WGY safe to buy?

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