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M444 GEM

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 GEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,263 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not tested as seat cover/s and child seat/s restrict access

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 101,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit: 0.60 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not tested as seat cover/s and child seat/s restrict access

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,430 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,187 miles

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2022 86,187 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,452 miles

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

oversills fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oversills fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,136 miles

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

coolant level at min mark

front wipers smear

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,466 miles

Front brakes worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,799 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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M444 GEM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M444 GEM, 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 M444 GEM registered?

M444 GEM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is M444 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 GEM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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