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WR13 WXZ

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,735 mi
Last recorded196,735 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR13 WXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 196,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 196,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 187,730 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 179,886 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 173,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,883 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o emissions measured

vehicle has various body damage

Pass 12 Dec 2020 164,272 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Engine coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Mirror housing & indicator unit deteriorated

Rear wiper blade worn/deteriorated

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 155,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged INNER TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged INNER TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,046 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Fail 12 Jul 2017 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,735 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 21 Jun 2016 105,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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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WR13 WXZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR13 WXZ, 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 WR13 WXZ registered?

WR13 WXZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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The MOT history for WR13 WXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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