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J70 OBY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,449 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 71,449 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2018 29,753 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 24,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,286 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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J70 OBY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J70 OBY, 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 J70 OBY registered?

J70 OBY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is J70 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 OBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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