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VE13 ZVK

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 ZVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 59,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 56,690 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,497 miles

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

Offside wiper worn

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2017 20,597 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,537 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 ZVK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVK, 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 VE13 ZVK registered?

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

Is VE13 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 ZVK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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