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DK13 LBN

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,985 mi
Last recorded158,985 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 LBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 158,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing Damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Undercover Fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2026 158,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Undercover Fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 150,398 miles

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

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

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 150,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 139,643 miles

Nearside parking brake shows low effort

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Fail 1 Jul 2024 139,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake shows low effort

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,446 miles

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

Handbrake lever high

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 129,446 miles

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

Handbrake lever high

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 115,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,678 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment / repair. Only just met required force

Pass 2 Apr 2020 90,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,274 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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DK13 LBN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK13 LBN, 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 DK13 LBN registered?

DK13 LBN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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