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S40 WJL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,783 mi
Last recorded154,783 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 WJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 154,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 137,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 137,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,317 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 107,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,128 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,139 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 96,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 86,048 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,547 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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S40 WJL 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 S40 WJL, 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 S40 WJL registered?

S40 WJL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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