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AJ62 TLX

2013 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 110,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,121 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2023 90,671 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Area very large (Cracked/Damaged) (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,852 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 80,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,300 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 58,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,377 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,326 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 39,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ62 TLX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ62 TLX, 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 AJ62 TLX registered?

AJ62 TLX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is AJ62 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 TLX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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