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L25 GJW

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,900 mi
Last recorded55,900 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 GJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 55,900 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 55,898 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 53,132 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,531 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad extremely close to 1.5mm wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 37,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad extremely close to 1.5mm wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,542 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 25,785 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 10,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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L25 GJW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L25 GJW, 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 L25 GJW registered?

L25 GJW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2013.

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The MOT history for L25 GJW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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