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V29 JCM

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,157 mi
Last recorded116,157 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 JCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,420 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,639 miles

Both wipers

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both wipers

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads might need replacing before next mot

Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,027 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 101,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,610 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge. 205x55x16

Fail 21 Feb 2022 93,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge. 205x55x16

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,110 miles

Front brake pads might need changing before next mot

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,569 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 61,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 69,430 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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V29 JCM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V29 JCM, 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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V29 JCM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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