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NG13 KTV

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,733 mi
Last recorded178,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 KTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 178,733 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 173,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 173,411 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 154,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 134,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,808 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2022 132,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,909 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 126,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ball joint detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play in upper ball joint detected but not excessive.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,687 miles

Central Front Lower engine undertray loose and support broken

Central Front Upper bumper clips missing

Nearside Front Lower passenger seat as a child booster seat fitted with passenger airbag switched on...

Offside Front Outer side marker lamp not working

Rear brakes have a imbalance of 21%

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,275 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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NG13 KTV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG13 KTV, 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 NG13 KTV registered?

NG13 KTV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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