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WJ13 SYE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,094 mi
Last recorded43,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 43,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 40,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 38,989 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 38,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2023 38,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 35,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 33,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,994 miles

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)

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

WJ13 SYE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is WJ13 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ13 SYE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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