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EK13 PZZ

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,068 mi
Last recorded173,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 PZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 173,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 173,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 156,413 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 May 2024 156,413 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,889 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 141,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 141,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 125,807 miles

Nearside front and offside rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven on inner shoulder.

Pass 21 May 2021 111,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 111,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,054 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,106 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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EK13 PZZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK13 PZZ, 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 EK13 PZZ registered?

EK13 PZZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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