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WF13 PPY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,518 mi
Last recorded110,518 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 PPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 110,518 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 110,346 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,790 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit on inner edge and has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 90,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit on inner edge and has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 72,152 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,402 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 44,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,324 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 18,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 7,183 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 PPY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

WF13 PPY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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The MOT history for WF13 PPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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