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P123 JEF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 JEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,303 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,105 miles

covers under body front to rear

Pass 14 Jan 2023 64,445 miles

covers under body front to rear

Fail 14 Jan 2023 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers under body front to rear

Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,126 miles

covers underbody

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,739 miles

covers on under body

Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 31,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 21,548 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

some engine and under bodycovers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine or under body components

Pass 8 May 2017 18,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,912 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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P123 JEF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 P123 JEF, 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 P123 JEF registered?

P123 JEF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is P123 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 JEF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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