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PL13 KVR

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 KVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 89,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle chassis slightly corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full access to sills

Fail 8 Jan 2025 86,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full access to sills

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,501 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 83,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,707 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,786 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 77,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,214 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,144 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,144 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 62,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,706 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

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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PL13 KVR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL13 KVR, 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 PL13 KVR registered?

PL13 KVR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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