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WK13 VKE

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,284 mi
Last recorded161,284 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK13 VKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 161,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 161,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,368 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 120,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 111,854 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 111,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 91,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 67,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4 mm legal tread left (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,794 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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WK13 VKE 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 78.6%.

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 WK13 VKE, 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 WK13 VKE registered?

WK13 VKE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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