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L30 MRO

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 MRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 124,262 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2025 124,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2024 115,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2024 115,347 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to check wipers due to lack of water

Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,490 miles

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

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))

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,603 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/50x17)

Fail 17 Oct 2018 46,603 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/50x17)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,126 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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L30 MRO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L30 MRO, 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 L30 MRO registered?

L30 MRO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2013.

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