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BG13 KSN

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 KSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 81,788 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,029 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 68,025 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,058 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,195 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Both rear stay arm bushes de-bonding

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

Steering wheel leather damaged material torn

Fail 22 Jun 2020 63,193 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant Cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Both rear stay arm bushes de-bonding

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

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

Steering wheel leather damaged material torn

Pass 24 May 2019 55,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 39,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,406 miles

Front discs slight wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG13 KSN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG13 KSN, 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 BG13 KSN registered?

BG13 KSN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BG13 KSN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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