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ST13 CAU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 CAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,759 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 130,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,796 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205/55/16 side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 114,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,465 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2021 96,465 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,054 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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ST13 CAU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 ST13 CAU, 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 ST13 CAU registered?

ST13 CAU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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