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J555 EVS

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,232 mi
Last recorded117,232 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 EVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 117,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 149,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front arch liner damaged

Offside Rear floorpan damaged

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 148,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 148,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Rear o\s and n\s brake back plates corroding

slight oil leak around lower engine gear box side

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,889 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,609 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 106,949 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,626 miles

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod slight play in it

Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight bulb not working (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear unable to test rear seat belts due to seats laying down

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

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod slight play in it

Pass 22 May 2020 98,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2020 98,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,619 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 87,614 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,449 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 80,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a slight bulge in sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,387 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 45,673 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 28 Dec 2017 45,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 31 May 2017 73,876 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,748 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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J555 EVS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J555 EVS, 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 J555 EVS registered?

J555 EVS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is J555 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 EVS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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