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AJ13 BLX

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on shoulders 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 78,833 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 73,733 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 73,732 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 66,852 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 60,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 41,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,218 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 33,216 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 26,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 18,980 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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AJ13 BLX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJ13 BLX, 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 AJ13 BLX registered?

AJ13 BLX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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