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VJY 828

2013 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,049 mi
Last recorded40,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S4069,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJY 828
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly ripped.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,628 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 36,024 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 34,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 31,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,542 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 9 Jan 2018 24,731 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,237 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 18,271 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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VJY 828 is a 2013 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 69,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJY 828, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJY 828 registered?

VJY 828 is a 2013 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is VJY 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJY 828 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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