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KT13 LVF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,193 mi
Last recorded143,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 LVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 143,193 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 131,768 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 131,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 117,973 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged body cap (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,328 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged body (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,825 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.(205-50X17W)

Offside Front OSF DOOR MIRROR OUTER COVER MISSING.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,423 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 78,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,535 miles

o/s door mirror casing missing

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,533 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror casing missing

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,019 miles

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

o/s door mirror casing missing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover / undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 93w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 93w (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover / undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,984 miles

Nearside Front Nail in 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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KT13 LVF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KT13 LVF, 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 KT13 LVF registered?

KT13 LVF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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The MOT history for KT13 LVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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