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VK13 MPY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 MPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 83,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,679 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2024 75,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,610 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,613 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,468 miles

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

Offside Front Punctured nail marked

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 MPY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK13 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

VK13 MPY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is VK13 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 MPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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