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SV13 KDO

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,483 mi
Last recorded134,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 KDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mounting bearing rough

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper bearing rough

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front DRL insecure and liable to detach

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 130,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper bearing rough

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front DRL insecure and liable to detach

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 124,909 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 124,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 120,240 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded 4-6 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded 4-6 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,200 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to outer casing. (6-12) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 115,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine covers, undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to outer casing. (6-12) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,991 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

manufacturers under guards fitted to the floors and sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,946 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,946 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,936 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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SV13 KDO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV13 KDO, 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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SV13 KDO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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