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GF13 KYG

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 KYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 110,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,181 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 83,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

restricted view of engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of sills, covers fitted

restricted view under vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,976 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,857 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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GF13 KYG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GF13 KYG, 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 GF13 KYG registered?

GF13 KYG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is GF13 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF13 KYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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