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RK13 CFZ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,742 mi
Last recorded167,742 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 CFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 167,742 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 167,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 165,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 165,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 163,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 159,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 159,698 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 154,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 145,933 miles

Both front Macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Aug 2020 145,933 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Both front Macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,628 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 125,628 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,323 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,957 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,281 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED.UNDER TRAY FITTED. NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

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 CFZ 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 66.7%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

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

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