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GU13 JVX

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,912 mi
Last recorded170,912 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 JVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 170,912 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt twisted

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

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2022 154,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt twisted

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

offside front daytime running light inoperative

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,737 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image poor

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both brake disc corroded , but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Jan 2021 133,737 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image poor

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both brake disc corroded , but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,069 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 102,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,580 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer section of tread

both front suspension top mounts slightly notchy

both rear indicators staring to show white light

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

engine/lower part of gear box damp of oil

rear brake discs fairly lipped/slightly scored(pads around half way)

slight play in O/S lower ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer section of tread

both front suspension top mounts slightly notchy

both rear indicators staring to show white light

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

engine/lower part of gear box damp of oil

rear brake discs fairly lipped/slightly scored(pads around half way)

slight play in O/S lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut wall

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 2mm on both outer edges

Offside Front tyre tread depth close to limit 2mm

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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GU13 JVX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU13 JVX, 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 GU13 JVX registered?

GU13 JVX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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