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V4 RUM

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,665 mi
Last recorded38,665 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 RUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,655 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,290 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2022 32,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,429 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 29,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,682 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,248 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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V4 RUM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V4 RUM, 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 V4 RUM registered?

V4 RUM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is V4 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 RUM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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