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LG63 WKE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,913 mi
Last recorded158,913 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 148,162 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 136,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 136,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 126,780 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 126,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,719 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 106,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,310 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,860 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,479 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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LG63 WKE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG63 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

LG63 WKE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is LG63 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG63 WKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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