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KS13 YNM

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,910 mi
Last recorded130,910 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 YNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 130,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 113,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,009 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 98,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,427 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shock absorbers have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 76,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,005 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,520 miles

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

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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KS13 YNM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS13 YNM, 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 KS13 YNM registered?

KS13 YNM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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