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NJ13 VWU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,884 mi
Last recorded100,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 100,884 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under split collar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Nearside still latches and secures the bonnet - offside does not. (3.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under split collar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Nearside still latches and secures the bonnet - offside does not. (3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,865 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 93,863 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,462 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 57,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,293 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

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 VWU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

NJ13 VWU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is NJ13 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ13 VWU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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