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SY13 OSV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 OSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,814 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 83,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,319 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front's perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear's perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,468 miles

H/lamp beam patterns/images poor (cheap bulbs??)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on all (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to perish/crack on outer shoulders

Fail 24 Mar 2018 45,468 miles

H/lamp beam patterns/images poor (cheap bulbs??)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low reset FOC (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on all (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to perish/crack on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,000 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 37,000 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,731 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of inspection

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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SY13 OSV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY13 OSV, 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 SY13 OSV registered?

SY13 OSV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is SY13 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 OSV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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