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K2 LWY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 LWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 133,937 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,827 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,107 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 113,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,766 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 100,764 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,882 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 3-4.5mm & Cracks In Tyre Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 79,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 3-4.5mm & Cracks In Tyre Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,465 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,784 miles

front tyres wearing off on edges

rear brake pads starting getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,669 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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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K2 LWY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K2 LWY, 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 K2 LWY registered?

K2 LWY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is K2 LWY safe to buy?

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