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2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,380 mi
Last recorded66,380 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 SEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 66,380 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,308 miles

engine undertray missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,306 miles

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

engine undertray missing

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,224 miles

engine undertray missing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,157 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

REAR DISCS POOR

Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,745 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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VX13 SEO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX13 SEO, 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 VX13 SEO registered?

VX13 SEO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is VX13 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX13 SEO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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