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GJ13 UVA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,607 mi
Last recorded81,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 UVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.{borderline legal} (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 81,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.{borderline legal} (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,725 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 49,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,219 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 34,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,512 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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GJ13 UVA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 GJ13 UVA, 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 GJ13 UVA registered?

GJ13 UVA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is GJ13 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ13 UVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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