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K8 DWJ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 75,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,877 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,492 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 59,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,884 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,560 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,930 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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K8 DWJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 K8 DWJ, 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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K8 DWJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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