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WG62 RSX

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,653 mi
Last recorded78,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 RSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,982 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,275 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r under tray slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,445 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,196 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 45,196 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,126 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,126 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes nearly out (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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WG62 RSX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WG62 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

WG62 RSX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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