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VK13 DWN

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,190 mi
Last recorded150,190 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 DWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 150,190 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 140,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 140,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,423 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / WORN ON BOTH EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,749 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY UNEVENLY ACROSS TREAD [ 225 / 50 VR17 ]

Fail 17 Mar 2022 108,749 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY UNEVENLY ACROSS TREAD [ 225 / 50 VR17 ]

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,009 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 93,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,760 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK13 DWN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK13 DWN, 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 VK13 DWN registered?

VK13 DWN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is VK13 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 DWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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