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JO57 URG

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO57 URG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 149,697 miles

Bonnet catch poor operation, difficult to latch closed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 130,990 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 130,990 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,611 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 104,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 92,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 84,863 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 84,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both registration plates secured with rubber bands over existing plates

Pass 21 May 2020 75,650 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 21 May 2020 75,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 May 2019 65,450 miles

Nearside Front side repeater light output slightly reduced

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

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

child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2017 31,331 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 31,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2016 13,653 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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JO57 URG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JO57 URG, 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 JO57 URG registered?

JO57 URG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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