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LG63 HLP

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

245,030 mi
Last recorded245,030 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 HLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 245,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 245,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 213,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 182,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,817 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,676 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,116 miles

wet test

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,947 miles

wet test

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,281 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LG63 HLP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LG63 HLP, 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 LG63 HLP registered?

LG63 HLP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is LG63 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG63 HLP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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