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NJ63 OVC

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,129 mi
Last recorded119,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 119,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 107,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing slightly coming off plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing slightly coming off plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,563 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,829 miles

Front slight wear front tyres on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,291 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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NJ63 OVC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NJ63 OVC, 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 NJ63 OVC registered?

NJ63 OVC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for NJ63 OVC 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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