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DK13 UWX

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,524 mi
Last recorded80,524 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 UWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 80,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 77,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 77,362 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,937 miles

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

Nearside hand brake requires attention

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 64,185 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,665 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,650 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UWX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK13 UWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK13 UWX?

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What year was DK13 UWX registered?

DK13 UWX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DK13 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 UWX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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