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SL13 ZSJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ZSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,709 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME + ALL COMPONENTS ATTATCHED ARE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 128,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME + ALL COMPONENTS ATTATCHED ARE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 123,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 123,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE HAS BECOME DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE HAS BECOME DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,598 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 108,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,741 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,531 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,017 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may need adjusted (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,745 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SL13 ZSJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 SL13 ZSJ, 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 SL13 ZSJ registered?

SL13 ZSJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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