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WJ13 HDK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,783 mi
Last recorded136,783 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 HDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,783 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chuffing sound around injectors

Fail 1 Sep 2021 136,748 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chuffing sound around injectors

Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,576 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 115,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,909 miles

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

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

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

clean emissions no print out

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,104 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,135 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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WJ13 HDK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ13 HDK, 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 WJ13 HDK registered?

WJ13 HDK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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