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RK13 CFY

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 CFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 146,504 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 146,504 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,450 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 138,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,479 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 96,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad breaking up. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres Worn on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,551 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,551 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,625 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Corrosion on all 4 coil springs.

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,969 miles

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

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

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 CFY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CFY, 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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RK13 CFY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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