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MB52 JWB

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB52 JWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion to various suspension components and underbody, not yet considered excessive

Fail 24 Mar 2026 82,812 miles

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion to various suspension components and underbody, not yet considered excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,851 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper strut mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear various suspension components corroded slightly not considered excessive

light under body corrosion in various places not considered excessive

Fail 19 Mar 2025 75,851 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper strut mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear various suspension components corroded slightly not considered excessive

light under body corrosion in various places not considered excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 63,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Suspect jets blocked. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 57,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise replacing as badly worn on inner edge close to cords. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 48,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,814 miles

fuel cap flap appears loose but sealing appears good.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 40,814 miles

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

fuel cap flap appears loose but sealing appears good.

offside rear brake hose insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2018 34,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres coming close to limits especialy offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 34,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres coming close to limits especialy offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,236 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 30,236 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear. (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear. (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,123 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,059 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

CHILD SEAT FITTED.UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

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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MB52 JWB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MB52 JWB, 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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MB52 JWB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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