MOT Status
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170,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn. slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill and manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection ns and os
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn. slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill and manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection ns and os
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all tyres worn on inner edge. rears below 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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GK13 VVS 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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?
GK13 VVS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.
Is GK13 VVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK13 VVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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