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KU13 WTL

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 WTL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 154,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 154,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 154,512 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 133,362 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 133,362 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Wheel rim damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm legal min. tread depth, also bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Uneven pad wear.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn below 3mm depth, inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,276 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,239 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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KU13 WTL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU13 WTL, 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 KU13 WTL registered?

KU13 WTL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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