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LG13 HBK

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,854 mi
Last recorded182,854 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 HBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 182,854 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 182,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 180,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,421 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 171,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 158,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 139,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 128,649 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 128,646 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,201 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,484 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

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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LG13 HBK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 LG13 HBK, 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 LG13 HBK registered?

LG13 HBK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is LG13 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 HBK 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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