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ST05 PEN

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 PEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,365 miles

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

Rear pads 3.5mm inner

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,574 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts, badly perished and cracking, also wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,468 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 42,395 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,975 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 32,975 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 22,136 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

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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ST05 PEN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 ST05 PEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 PEN registered?

ST05 PEN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is ST05 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 PEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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