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RO13 ZLK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,291 mi
Last recorded144,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 ZLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,291 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY LOOSE

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Jun 2025 144,271 miles

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

ENGINE UNDERTRAY LOOSE

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,272 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,608 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2021 86,284 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut not sitting propally.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 86,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,903 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread cracking damage to tread no cord

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread cracking damage to tread no cord

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

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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RO13 ZLK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue. 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 RO13 ZLK, 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 RO13 ZLK registered?

RO13 ZLK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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