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RV13 CKE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,614 mi
Last recorded120,614 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 CKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,614 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod s/ play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 120,603 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod s/ play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,440 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 111,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,304 miles

engine cover and full length under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,304 miles

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

engine cover and full length under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,290 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped in treads

Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,290 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped in treads

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 80,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy but with no play or roughness

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,437 miles

engine and under engine covers fitted

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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RV13 CKE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel 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 RV13 CKE, 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 RV13 CKE registered?

RV13 CKE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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