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TC04 BEE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC04 BEE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear inner sills both sides rusty

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 89,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 137,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 137,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,553 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (Rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,190 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 96,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019
Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,524 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,960 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 110,785 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,820 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,461 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,772 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,053 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 28,053 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Nearside front wiper blade split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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TC04 BEE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 TC04 BEE, 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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TC04 BEE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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