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SV13 ZKD

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,304 mi
Last recorded151,304 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 ZKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 151,304 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 150,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 134,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 134,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,879 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 126,858 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,734 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 123,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,821 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 85,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,441 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 45,739 miles

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 ZKD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKD, 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 SV13 ZKD registered?

SV13 ZKD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is SV13 ZKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 ZKD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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