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S55 TKF

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,092 miles

Manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2026 158,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,449 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,118 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,302 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2023 124,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,249 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,750 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,697 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,121 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2017 53,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,105 miles

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

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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S55 TKF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S55 TKF, 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 S55 TKF registered?

S55 TKF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is S55 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 TKF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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