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JW08 SEW

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW08 SEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 105,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,118 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 85,772 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2023 85,772 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 81,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,410 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 76,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2020 72,595 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,071 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and tyre has sharp object embedded in tread marked yellow (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,201 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder exposing ply marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriated

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,593 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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JW08 SEW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JW08 SEW, 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 JW08 SEW registered?

JW08 SEW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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