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NJ13 OEW

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,932 mi
Last recorded134,932 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 OEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near excessive. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near excessive. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 130,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near excessive. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near excessive. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,708 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,296 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 182,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 168,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2018 91,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 80,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,885 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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NJ13 OEW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJ13 OEW, 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 NJ13 OEW registered?

NJ13 OEW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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