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RK13 UGU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,839 mi
Last recorded183,839 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 183,839 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 155,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. inner edges. 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,662 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 101,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 75,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 UGU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

RK13 UGU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is RK13 UGU safe to buy?

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