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GK13 ZZL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,591 mi
Last recorded127,591 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,591 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 127,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,686 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,726 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 97,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,809 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low in tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2020 76,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,344 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge and starting to get low on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,836 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,894 miles

Front N/S + O/S tyres getting low on tread on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,828 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 ZZL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

GK13 ZZL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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