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DF13 JKZ

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,675 mi
Last recorded154,675 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 JKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 154,675 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 154,675 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 144,853 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front / rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,506 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 134,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,431 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 113,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 92,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,876 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and very heavy edge wear near exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slight damage

ns and os headlamps have poor beam images

Fail 8 Oct 2019 90,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and very heavy edge wear near exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ns and os headlamps have poor beam images

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,755 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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 ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,633 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,096 miles

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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DF13 JKZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF13 JKZ, 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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DF13 JKZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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