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RK13 GCO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,469 mi
Last recorded60,469 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 60,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,813 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,496 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 53,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,970 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,970 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front worn below limit inner edge 205/50/R 17 93W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tires pressures very low (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,958 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 25,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 17,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GCO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

RK13 GCO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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