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GK13 VVS

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,146 mi
Last recorded170,146 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 170,146 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 170,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 159,105 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 159,098 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 151,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 130,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 130,761 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2021 121,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 116,191 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,926 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 92,529 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge. rears below 3mm

Pass 20 May 2017 80,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,014 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 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.

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