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VU13 OKV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 142,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 141,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 118,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,617 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 42,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under covers fitted

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 OKV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV?

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What year was VU13 OKV registered?

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

Is VU13 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 OKV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU13 OKV have outstanding finance?

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