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GK13 KFP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,083 mi
Last recorded159,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 KFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 159,083 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2025 159,083 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 151,630 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2024 151,630 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 139,618 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 139,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 131,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 May 2019 111,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 May 2018 105,823 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 93,264 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre stepped and slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2016 76,879 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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GK13 KFP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK13 KFP, 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 GK13 KFP registered?

GK13 KFP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GK13 KFP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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