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J100 GDS

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,194 mi
Last recorded66,194 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 GDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 66,194 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 66,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2024 63,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 57,594 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,859 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 53,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,195 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 45,466 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,698 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,880 miles

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

Offside 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
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J100 GDS 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 76.9%.

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 J100 GDS, 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 J100 GDS registered?

J100 GDS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is J100 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 GDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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