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KU13 ZBY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,072 mi
Last recorded107,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 ZBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 107,072 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens slightly damage

Fail 30 Jul 2026 107,070 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens slightly damage

Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 82,809 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,457 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 ZBY 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 KU13 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

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

Is KU13 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 ZBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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