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VK13 ZHA

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,578 mi
Last recorded50,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 ZHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 47,645 miles

Only Just Passed Emissions

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,531 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2024 44,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 36,927 miles

Tyre slightly damaged NSF NSR outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,878 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Only Just Passed Emissions

Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,532 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 May 2017 20,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,525 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 ZHA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

VK13 ZHA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is VK13 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 ZHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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