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BJ13 NUO

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,249 mi
Last recorded159,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 NUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 159,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 145,360 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 145,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,516 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2021 119,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 116,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,976 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,860 miles

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 108,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn close to limit

slight run out front brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,400 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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BJ13 NUO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NUO, 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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BJ13 NUO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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