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FJ13 PKY

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,963 mi
Last recorded99,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 PKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 99,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 95,313 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,000 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior Rear View Mirror Slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,021 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 59,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn and wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 56,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn and wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,261 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 50,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,074 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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FJ13 PKY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ13 PKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ13 PKY registered?

FJ13 PKY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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The MOT history for FJ13 PKY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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