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KU13 ZBZ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,469 mi
Last recorded111,469 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear view mirror poor

Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 107,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,862 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 96,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose rack arm lock nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,902 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,297 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,236 miles

Front tyres deteriorated on outer side walls

Oil leak

under trays 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 ZBZ 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 ZBZ, 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

How do I check the history of KU13 ZBZ?

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What year was KU13 ZBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU13 ZBZ 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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