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ST13 OPV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 OPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 64,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,916 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 47,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,075 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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ST13 OPV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OPV, 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

How do I check the history of ST13 OPV?

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What year was ST13 OPV registered?

ST13 OPV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is ST13 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 OPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST13 OPV have outstanding finance?

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