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J88 SHF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 SHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on tread/ both worn smooth on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 103,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,673 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,701 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,247 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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J88 SHF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J88 SHF, 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 J88 SHF registered?

J88 SHF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is J88 SHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 SHF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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