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SP13 UUJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 UUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 59,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - 3mm in places - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2025 54,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,855 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 46,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,056 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension , front stabiliser arms ( lower ) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 45,045 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension , front stabiliser arms ( lower ) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,146 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 43,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 37,741 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 26,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,408 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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SP13 UUJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 SP13 UUJ, 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 SP13 UUJ registered?

SP13 UUJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is SP13 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 UUJ 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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