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AJ13 BMU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,982 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,855 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 88,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 65,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,686 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

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 BMU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJ13 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

Is AJ13 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 BMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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