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VU13 OKT

2013 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,753 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 73,793 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 73,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2019 55,266 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 55,266 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 31,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 20,988 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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VU13 OKT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU13 OKT, 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

How do I check the history of VU13 OKT?

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What year was VU13 OKT registered?

VU13 OKT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is VU13 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 OKT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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