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SB13 GXJ

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,204 mi
Last recorded141,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 GXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,204 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing has slight play

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition driver's view ahead through windscreen heavily affected by coating/residue on upper inside of windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 90,226 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 90,224 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,290 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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SB13 GXJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SB13 GXJ, 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 SB13 GXJ registered?

SB13 GXJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is SB13 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB13 GXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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