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J16 DJE

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,321 mi
Last recorded87,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 DJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,003 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2024 79,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,184 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,159 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 67,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 62,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 56,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 50,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 42,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,575 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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J16 DJE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 J16 DJE, 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 J16 DJE registered?

J16 DJE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is J16 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 DJE 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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