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FY13 VKD

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,158 mi
Last recorded222,158 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 222,158 miles

general corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 219,245 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension are corroded and exhaust system is corroded

the vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2024 216,646 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 15 Mar 2024 216,646 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 18 Mar 2023 211,594 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 211,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 195,194 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 195,194 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 178,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 170,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 153,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner shoulder

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

under shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FY13 VKD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 FY13 VKD, 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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FY13 VKD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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