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LA13 HBJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,758 mi
Last recorded83,758 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA13 HBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,758 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 77,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,864 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear broken (3.3 (c))

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

Offside indicator side repeater cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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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LA13 HBJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LA13 HBJ, 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 LA13 HBJ registered?

LA13 HBJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is LA13 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA13 HBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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