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RK13 CEF

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 CEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,388 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,388 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing thin

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,340 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing examination of some componants

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

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 CEF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK13 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK13 CEF registered?

RK13 CEF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is RK13 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK13 CEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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