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WJ13 VKS

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 149,941 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 143,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,780 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 20 Jan 2023 127,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint possible wrong type pinch bolt fitted but still secure

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone ball joint possible wrong type pinch bolt fitted but still secure

Offside Front slight play unable to detect location

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,531 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint possible wrong type pinch bolt fitted but still secure

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone ball joint possible wrong type pinch bolt fitted but still secure

Offside Front slight play unable to detect location

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 116,381 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 99,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,612 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,122 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 VKS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 WJ13 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

WJ13 VKS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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