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RK13 KVD

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,243 mi
Last recorded127,243 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 KVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 127,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 117,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2019 47,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,262 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,338 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVD, 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 KVD registered?

RK13 KVD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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The MOT history for RK13 KVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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