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FN13 LCT

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 LCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 157,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside & offside inner sills corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 150,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 140,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 140,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,970 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 132,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 129,728 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,131 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 5 Mar 2020 125,732 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 125,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 5 Mar 2019 121,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,236 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear wearing on the inside edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 116,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wearing on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear wearing on the inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,701 miles

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

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

covers fitted

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,364 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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FN13 LCT 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 FN13 LCT, 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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FN13 LCT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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