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P14 JEM

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,813 mi
Last recorded157,813 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 JEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 157,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 157,813 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 150,413 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 150,412 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 142,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 142,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low ( 3mm )

Offside Front tyre getting low ( 3mm )

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 124,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,089 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,749 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,735 miles

Front wipers smear

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

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

Offside Front 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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P14 JEM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 P14 JEM, 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 P14 JEM registered?

P14 JEM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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