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KR62 VBA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,288 mi
Last recorded169,288 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR62 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 169,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 169,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 154,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,587 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 138,587 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,515 miles

ENGINE,FLOOR & SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KR62 VBA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR62 VBA, 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 KR62 VBA registered?

KR62 VBA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is KR62 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR62 VBA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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