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SY13 WNS

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,273 mi
Last recorded149,273 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 WNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 149,273 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 149,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 145,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 141,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 133,649 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn caused by bent steering arm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play detected at road wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn caused by bent steering arm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play detected at road wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,850 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,023 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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SY13 WNS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

SY13 WNS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is SY13 WNS safe to buy?

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