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NJ63 VDM

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 85,859 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 85,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,782 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 81,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,063 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT/205/55/VR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly split on inner side wall at the rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,798 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NJ63 VDM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NJ63 VDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ63 VDM registered?

NJ63 VDM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is NJ63 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ63 VDM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ63 VDM have outstanding finance?

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