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R33 TKW

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,829 mi
Last recorded184,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 TKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 184,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cut but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 151,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 140,876 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 140,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cords and tread pealing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit + inside edge close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2021 127,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,855 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenley on the inner edges

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,855 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenley on the inner edges

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 49,425 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,326 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer shoulder

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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R33 TKW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R33 TKW, 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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R33 TKW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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