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PK13 WBN

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,806 mi
Last recorded176,806 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK13 WBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 176,806 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 157,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 154,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 154,286 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (2 x 501 bulbs replaced) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 139,430 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 110,725 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend imediate replacement (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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PK13 WBN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PK13 WBN, 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 PK13 WBN registered?

PK13 WBN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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