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KT13 PVF

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,330 mi
Last recorded181,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 PVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 181,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 175,879 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 175,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 163,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on edge's

Fail 17 May 2022 163,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge's

Pass 31 Aug 2021 158,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,986 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 136,613 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing unevenly

Nearside and offside rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 May 2019 129,613 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

lower turbo intercooler pipe loose

slight oil at top of engine

Fail 3 May 2019 129,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

lower turbo intercooler pipe loose

slight oil at top of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 110,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,913 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PVF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

KT13 PVF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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