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KV13 EWK

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,304 mi
Last recorded166,304 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 EWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 166,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2025 160,910 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 160,910 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 154,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 147,575 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 147,575 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,191 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 138,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 130,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 127,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,337 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,340 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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KV13 EWK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 KV13 EWK, 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 KV13 EWK registered?

KV13 EWK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is KV13 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 EWK 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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