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VE13 VCW

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,558 mi
Last recorded87,558 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 VCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,558 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALLS AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 87,556 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER LEAKING (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALLS AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge, perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,869 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 69,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,351 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on its inside edge

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,351 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on its inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,006 miles

engine cover

offside front tyre wearing inner edge plus on 2mm

under tray fitted.

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 VCW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE13 VCW, 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 VE13 VCW registered?

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

Is VE13 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 VCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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