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CV13 SKK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,613 mi
Last recorded70,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 SKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,309 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17wr (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms bushes parished

both rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17wr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17wr (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms bushes parished

both rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall 205/50/17vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged mark on sidewall looks like it has been run flat 205/50/17vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

marks on front no plate

n/s/f outer door mirror slightly loose

Fail 6 Mar 2020 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/50/17vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall 205/50/17vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged mark on sidewall looks like it has been run flat 205/50/17vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

marks on front no plate

n/s/f outer door mirror slightly loose

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,932 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 38,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,654 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 26,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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CV13 SKK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV13 SKK, 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 CV13 SKK registered?

CV13 SKK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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