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V11 DLK

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 DLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 121,795 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2025 121,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2024 114,533 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp damaged in corner

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,789 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,837 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,977 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,201 miles

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

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

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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V11 DLK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V11 DLK, 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 V11 DLK registered?

V11 DLK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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