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WJ13 MJE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,393 mi
Last recorded158,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 MJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 158,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 143,226 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 130,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn edges feathered effect (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn edges feathered effect (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,502 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,502 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,630 miles

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,630 miles

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

under trays fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2016 32,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MJE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 WJ13 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

WJ13 MJE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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