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ML13 MDJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,181 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,027 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,639 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm remains. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 27,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and miss shaped inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm remains. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,295 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 10,463 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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ML13 MDJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML13 MDJ, 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 ML13 MDJ registered?

ML13 MDJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is ML13 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML13 MDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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