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PX13 KDV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,274 mi
Last recorded175,274 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX13 KDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 175,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 240,227 miles

Offside Front shock weak noticed when new coil spring was being fitted

Fail 13 May 2025 240,227 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 133,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,435 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX13 KDV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PX13 KDV, 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 PX13 KDV registered?

PX13 KDV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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