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KT13 UMA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,591 mi
Last recorded125,591 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 125,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,296 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 103,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,663 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 83,663 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 76,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,967 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn badly inside edge

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 UMA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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