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X13 JEA

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 JEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,510 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 27,510 miles

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

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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X13 JEA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X13 JEA, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X13 JEA registered?

X13 JEA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is X13 JEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X13 JEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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