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DG13 VKP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion on NSR and OSR suspension arms and rear subframe

Fail 17 Mar 2026 84,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion on NSR and OSR suspension arms and rear subframe

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 78,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,408 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/low

Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,408 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/low

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 49,850 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,538 miles

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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DG13 VKP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG13 VKP, 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 DG13 VKP registered?

DG13 VKP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is DG13 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 VKP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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