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AJ13 BPF

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 151,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 151,658 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,027 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 145,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,165 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 132,165 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 100,190 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 100,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 66,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,965 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 BPF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPF, 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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AJ13 BPF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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