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RK13 BYX

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 BYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,762 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 33,186 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 31,902 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 30,593 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Damage to outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,445 miles

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

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in screen

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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RK13 BYX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK13 BYX, 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 RK13 BYX registered?

RK13 BYX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 2013.

Is RK13 BYX safe to buy?

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