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KV13 YFU

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 YFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 160,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 140,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,341 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 117,335 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,075 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 104,285 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,955 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,775 miles

plastic under trays fitted,rear anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic under trays fitted,rear anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,065 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,320 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YFU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFU, 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 KV13 YFU registered?

KV13 YFU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is KV13 YFU safe to buy?

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