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J18 GKE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,399 mi
Last recorded93,399 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,134 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,668 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 62,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,766 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS+OS (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS+OS Almost down to cords on edges and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS+OS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 44,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Damage to tyre sidewalls, both sides not exposing cord or ply

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Perishing

Wipers slight smearing

Fail 4 May 2017 44,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Damage to tyre sidewalls, both sides not exposing cord or ply

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Perishing

Wipers slight smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres cracking on side walls

wipers slight smearing

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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J18 GKE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 J18 GKE, 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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J18 GKE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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