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WF13 FBK

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 FBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 142,859 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 142,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 134,275 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,390 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,649 miles

Front BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,581 miles

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

Front BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,285 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 FBK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

WF13 FBK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is WF13 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF13 FBK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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