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WM12 KES

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 KES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,518 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,979 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 56,979 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken N/S & O/S front coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 46,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 35,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,239 miles

rear tyres going out shape

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,451 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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WM12 KES is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WM12 KES, 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 WM12 KES registered?

WM12 KES is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is WM12 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 KES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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