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JA04 SAX

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 SAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 88,767 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 82,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,796 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 77,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,464 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,124 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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JA04 SAX 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 JA04 SAX, 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 JA04 SAX registered?

JA04 SAX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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