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KU13 ZBR

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,523 mi
Last recorded158,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 ZBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 158,523 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Decolorated

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 158,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Decolorated

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 147,134 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 146,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 146,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,590 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,609 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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KU13 ZBR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU13 ZBR registered?

KU13 ZBR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is KU13 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 ZBR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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