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VK13 ETJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,400 mi
Last recorded191,400 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 191,400 miles

Offside Front tyre part worn 3.5mm

Pass 5 Sep 2025 187,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre part worn

Offside Front tyre part worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 183,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm inner bush slightly perished

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small split

front tyres part worn

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 178,307 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 178,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 170,359 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 170,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 161,593 miles

Offside Rear tyre part worn on 4.5mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge

both front tyres part worn on 4.5mm

Pass 10 Sep 2020 156,746 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 156,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,596 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,316 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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VK13 ETJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

VK13 ETJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is VK13 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 ETJ 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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