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KT13 NBJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,684 mi
Last recorded121,684 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,519 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread 205/50 r17 93v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,377 miles

Front Lower turbo pie brackets snapped off

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,352 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,021 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 76,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,168 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,987 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 49,987 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,905 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle on inner edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NBJ 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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

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

Is KT13 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT13 NBJ 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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