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BJ13 HWN

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 HWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,033 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 108,033 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 29 Oct 2024 100,058 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 29 Oct 2024 100,058 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,848 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,196 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,579 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

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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BJ13 HWN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 BJ13 HWN, 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 BJ13 HWN registered?

BJ13 HWN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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