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LJ13 TWD

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 TWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 109,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,846 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 27 Aug 2024 97,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,735 miles

Front Both road springs corroded

Rear Both tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside daytime running light inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,897 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2020 61,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2019 51,237 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Offside Rear offside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Fail 8 May 2019 51,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Offside Rear offside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Pass 17 May 2018 40,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 17 May 2018 40,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 20 May 2017 30,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 25,054 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 TWD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 LJ13 TWD, 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 LJ13 TWD registered?

LJ13 TWD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ13 TWD 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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