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SJ61 BAR

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 BAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 144,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 137,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 137,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure in wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 120,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure in wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,615 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,982 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 16,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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SJ61 BAR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ61 BAR, 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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SJ61 BAR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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