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YR13 KKW

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,490 mi
Last recorded114,490 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 KKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 114,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,004 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Inner TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT BOTH

Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT BOTH

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,884 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,341 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 51,341 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,336 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

wipers starting to not clear the screen

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,670 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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YR13 KKW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR13 KKW, 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 YR13 KKW registered?

YR13 KKW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YR13 KKW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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