CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU13 AXX

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,276 mi
Last recorded63,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 AXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 63,276 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 63,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,199 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 61,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ran flat 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 58,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS VERY SOON 225/40/18W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 56,896 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS VERY SOON 225/40/18W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,392 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 52,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,187 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 46,187 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Feb 2018 27,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bold inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,445 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,467 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU13 AXX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU13 AXX, 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

How do I check the history of VU13 AXX?

You can check the full history of VU13 AXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU13 AXX registered?

VU13 AXX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is VU13 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 AXX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU13 AXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU13 AXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.