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VK13 XBR

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,838 mi
Last recorded128,838 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 XBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 128,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 127,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 May 2025 127,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 120,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn smooth inner edge / cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also / not secured in strut clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn smooth inner edge / cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 119,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn smooth inner edge / cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also / not secured in strut clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn smooth inner edge / cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 109,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 102,942 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 98,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge, looks mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2021 98,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge, looks mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 91,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,012 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,430 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 XBR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 XBR, 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 VK13 XBR registered?

VK13 XBR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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