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VU13 HUV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 HUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 144,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 144,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 137,222 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

child seat fitted n/s front.

Pass 16 May 2022 129,501 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 129,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 115,550 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 115,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,291 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,574 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak on engine

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 8,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 74,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,594 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,227 miles

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

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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VU13 HUV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 VU13 HUV, 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 VU13 HUV registered?

VU13 HUV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is VU13 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 HUV 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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