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GU13 JWC

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,094 mi
Last recorded133,094 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 133,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2024 126,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,893 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,580 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 JWC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWC, 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 GU13 JWC registered?

GU13 JWC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is GU13 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 JWC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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