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KT13 NBG

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,042 mi
Last recorded146,042 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 146,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 130,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,942 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,750 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,750 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 81,807 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 64,661 miles

Nearside Front damage to wing mirror/side repeater

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 46,813 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 46,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 32,769 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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KT13 NBG 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 KT13 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

KT13 NBG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is KT13 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT13 NBG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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