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DK13 UWZ

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 UWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 121,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,149 miles

Nearside DRL daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,447 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 99,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,665 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 80,862 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 80,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2020 66,858 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm plus worn on inner edge (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 66,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In inner tread (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm plus worn on inner edge (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,054 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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DK13 UWZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK13 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

DK13 UWZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 2013.

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