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NU13 EJY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,378 mi
Last recorded149,378 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 EJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,674 miles

2 front tyres loe and worn on edges

front discs corroded on edges

rear dics bworn

Fail 10 Oct 2024 139,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear dics bworn

2 front tyres loe and worn on edges

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,374 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,104 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 106,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2018 86,788 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 63,141 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 63,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NU13 EJY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU13 EJY, 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 NU13 EJY registered?

NU13 EJY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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