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WF13 FBD

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 FBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 90,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,828 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 86,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,543 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,530 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered by trays

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,340 miles

underside covered by trays

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,469 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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WF13 FBD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF13 FBD, 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 WF13 FBD registered?

WF13 FBD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is WF13 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF13 FBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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