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GL13 FJJ

2013 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,352 mi
Last recorded145,352 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 FJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,352 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 145,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 132,100 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 132,098 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 125,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 100,424 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,269 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 zr 17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,396 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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GL13 FJJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GL13 FJJ, 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 GL13 FJJ registered?

GL13 FJJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is GL13 FJJ safe to buy?

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