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PO13 XLJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,091 mi
Last recorded146,091 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 XLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 146,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 135,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,808 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,696 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread measured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,696 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,667 miles

Nearside Front tyre, extremely close to cords on inner shoulder 4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre, extremely close to cords on inner shoulder 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,589 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 47,589 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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PO13 XLJ 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 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 PO13 XLJ, 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 PO13 XLJ registered?

PO13 XLJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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