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DX13 LPN

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 LPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,518 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 120,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,167 miles

lower engine cover and under body covers fitted, obscuring under side inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2024 95,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 83,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,192 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,200 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,426 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,522 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2017 24,335 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,633 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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DX13 LPN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX13 LPN, 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 DX13 LPN registered?

DX13 LPN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DX13 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 LPN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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