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SW13 PVF

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 PVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 61,475 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,030 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 52,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,148 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 35,383 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,637 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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SW13 PVF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW13 PVF, 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 SW13 PVF registered?

SW13 PVF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is SW13 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 PVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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