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LJ13 TVD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,235 mi
Last recorded81,235 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 TVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 64,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 50,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,868 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 35,868 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 25,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,556 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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LJ13 TVD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ13 TVD, 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 LJ13 TVD registered?

LJ13 TVD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is LJ13 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 TVD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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