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LG13 HCJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 HCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,717 miles

Both side front tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 87,717 miles

Both side front tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,402 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,991 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 60,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,519 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,447 miles

Offside door mirror glass broken

Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside door mirror glass broken

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 HCJ, 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 LG13 HCJ registered?

LG13 HCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is LG13 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 HCJ 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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