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VE62 CXT

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 CXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 108,776 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% NSF 283KG. OSF 441KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread INGRESS. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 108,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 215/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour PEELED. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% NSF 283KG. OSF 441KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread INGRESS. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,967 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides- rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,281 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,215 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested due to bulky items on and around seating

boot is full unable to test all items in boot

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,644 miles

Central Rear unable to test seat belt due to boxes

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt due to boxes

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,153 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened not using all of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bottom of bumper missing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened not using all of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bottom of bumper missing

Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,725 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,343 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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VE62 CXT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VE62 CXT, 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 VE62 CXT registered?

VE62 CXT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is VE62 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 CXT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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