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GK13 TKA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,136 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 100,603 miles

o.s.r light unit damaged not effecting light

Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,823 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,823 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,938 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,042 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on egdes

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Smear on front wiperblades

Pass 5 May 2016 22,471 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 TKA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

GK13 TKA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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