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DK13 UWT

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 UWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 126,742 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 123,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,996 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2020 103,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 103,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ? Front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,007 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,501 miles

both front coil springs corroding

nail in offside rear tyre obviously not punctured

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake disks lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,370 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

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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DK13 UWT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK13 UWT, 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 DK13 UWT registered?

DK13 UWT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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