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BJ63 LPE

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 LPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,920 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,572 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres perished/cracking up edges

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 81,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,407 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,946 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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BJ63 LPE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BJ63 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ63 LPE registered?

BJ63 LPE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ63 LPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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