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VE13 VCL

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,881 mi
Last recorded19,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 VCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 19,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 14,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 14,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked and cracking outer.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 14,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 13,267 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 12,800 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear / offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,515 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,762 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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VE13 VCL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE13 VCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE13 VCL registered?

VE13 VCL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is VE13 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 VCL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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