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SW62 EDJ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,882 mi
Last recorded142,882 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 EDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,882 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear main trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Feb 2026 142,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear main trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,027 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 140,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 118,990 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated

Central Front windscreen washer jet provides no fluid

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,525 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,582 miles

Front advise front brake discs worn slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear advise rear brake discs worn slightly

undertrays

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,582 miles

Front advise front brake discs worn slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear advise rear brake discs worn slightly

undertrays

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,606 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,536 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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SW62 EDJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW62 EDJ, 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 SW62 EDJ registered?

SW62 EDJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 2013.

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