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K8 XSE

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 XSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 117,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 48,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 38,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,517 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 13,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 12,819 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 XSE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K8 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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