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RK13 GDU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 GDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 155,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,959 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 150,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 148,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 148,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023

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 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 138,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 138,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,272 miles

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,583 miles

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 GDU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

RK13 GDU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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