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KP13 GWA

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,092 mi
Last recorded115,092 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 GWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 115,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 107,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,340 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 104,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,832 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 98,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,969 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 89,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 84,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 63,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacture limit 0.55,plated value of mot test 1.13 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,100 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 35,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KP13 GWA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP13 GWA, 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 KP13 GWA registered?

KP13 GWA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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