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R40 ARJ

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,276 mi
Last recorded112,276 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ARJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 112,276 miles

Nearside Front ORANGE MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 112,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ORANGE MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,260 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 103,259 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,815 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall deep cut 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,938 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 3MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 92,936 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST WORN TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 3MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear pads and discs wearing thin

Fail 5 Feb 2020 86,538 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear pads and discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,536 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,363 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder also slightly distorted (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 Inner shoulder also slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder also slightly distorted (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 Inner shoulder also slightly distorted (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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R40 ARJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R40 ARJ, 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 R40 ARJ registered?

R40 ARJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is R40 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 ARJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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