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WG62 CTU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,765 mi
Last recorded118,765 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 CTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 118,765 miles

Offside outer mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Jan 2025 110,880 miles

Offside outer mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Jan 2025 110,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount failed(broken away) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside outer mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 104,168 miles

Offside outer mirror cover missing

Fail 18 Jan 2024 104,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside outer mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,694 miles

mirror cover damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,480 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 80,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover all taped over (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,704 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 66,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,045 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,030 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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WG62 CTU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 WG62 CTU, 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 WG62 CTU registered?

WG62 CTU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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The MOT history for WG62 CTU 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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