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RE13 ZKU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 ZKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 152,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 152,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 145,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2023 131,293 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 121,802 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2021 116,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 116,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,659 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 107,407 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2019 107,407 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,286 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RE13 ZKU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 RE13 ZKU, 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 RE13 ZKU registered?

RE13 ZKU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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The MOT history for RE13 ZKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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