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SV13 OPE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 OPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,921 miles

front and rear pads low and discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 136,921 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear pads low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,611 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2025 122,611 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,055 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,742 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2023 98,740 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,161 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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SV13 OPE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV13 OPE, 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 SV13 OPE registered?

SV13 OPE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is SV13 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 OPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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