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WN13 XLY

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,857 mi
Last recorded164,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN13 XLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 164,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 164,225 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 154,619 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 154,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 141,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 141,020 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 122,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 122,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,031 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,550 miles

wipers smeary

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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WN13 XLY 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 66.7%.

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 WN13 XLY, 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 WN13 XLY registered?

WN13 XLY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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