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VE13 VKL

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,915 mi
Last recorded136,915 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 VKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,915 miles

washer jet aim

Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,360 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,009 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 108,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 72,748 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2018 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,409 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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VE13 VKL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE13 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE13 VKL registered?

VE13 VKL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is VE13 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 VKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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