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VO13 VUK

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 VUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,875 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 82,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 70,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,985 miles

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner and outer edge's

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,982 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,045 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 30,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91H (4.1.E.1)

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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VO13 VUK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO13 VUK, 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 VO13 VUK registered?

VO13 VUK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is VO13 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO13 VUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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