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GK13 ZZC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 126,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 124,572 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 124,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2024 115,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 115,280 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 104,994 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2022 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2021 84,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2020 74,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,166 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 36,507 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 ZZC 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

GK13 ZZC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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The MOT history for GK13 ZZC 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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