Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Volvo Fm?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Volvo Fm?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Volvo Fm?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Volvo Fm reliable?

Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles, the 2013 Volvo Fm has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Volvo Fm?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volvo Fm (2013)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Volvo Fm

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2013 Volvo Fm. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Volvo FM has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.7%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and notably there are zero dangerous defects recorded across the entire cohort. This is a heavy-duty commercial vehicle, so the median mileage of 554,723 is entirely expected and reflects typical working use rather than premature wear.

These trucks average just 0.85 failures per test with virtually no advisories, suggesting they're engineered to soldier on without nagging niggles—a hallmark of commercial vehicle design. If you're considering one, focus on service history and maintenance records rather than MOT pass rates alone, as the real reliability signal here is the absence of serious defects despite genuinely high mileage.

We have limited data for the 2013 Volvo Fm — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

87.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

555k

Middle half: 442k–684k

For context

These stats describe 125 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	124	87.6%	0.85

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Volvo Fm vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

554,723

typical

441,543

low mileage

683,739

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Volvo Fm vehicles fall between 441,543 and 683,739 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 441,543 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 441,543–683,739 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Volvo Fms sit.

⚠ Over 923,047 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Volvo Fm — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 66% of 2013 Volvo Fms are still active.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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