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GK13 EWU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,966 mi
Last recorded50,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 EWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 50,966 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 44,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 35,067 miles

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 15 Feb 2023 35,067 miles

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 35,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall worn & run on flat damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 19 May 2020 34,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,421 miles

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

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

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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GK13 EWU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK13 EWU, 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

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What year was GK13 EWU registered?

GK13 EWU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is GK13 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK13 EWU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK13 EWU have outstanding finance?

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